Question posted by thetallagent on 22 Nov 2021
Last updated on 22 November 2021 by WildcatVet
I started with 10mg Prozac for five days. Felt pretty good.
Have now been on 20mg Prozac for 7 days and I now feel incredibly tired and lack any real motivation.
Is this normal in the first weeks?
Has anyone felt tired and apathetic at the start, but then eventually felt better?
Thank you
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Hi, agent!
Yes, it's "normal" for some people to experience some side effects like you describe in the initial time while your metabolism is adjusting to the drug in your system. It's also not uncommon to have new or increased side effects after a dosage increase... and you doubled your dose.
Generally, side effects subside over a week or two so you're probably through the worst of it or will be very soon.
If it persists though for more than another week or so let your doctor know. You might need to go back to a lower dose for a short while.
Stay positive... you should start feeling the good days again quickly now.
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