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Fluoxetine - causing the feeling of a lump in my throat?
Is the feeling of a lump in my throat a side effect of these drugs, in particular Fluoxetine? I seemd to have developed this side effect and it is triggering panic attacks because it is as if I can't breath or swallow. Once I relax a bit it gets better but never completely goes away. Then is the... read more
When will these side effects go away? I have been taking fluoxetine 20mg for 2 weeks and have...
... been sweaty, shaky, extremely anxious (feel like constantly on edge of panic) plus have not been able to eat. I manage a smoothie a day. I can’t sleep through the night either, I wake up several times sweating and anxious. I was on the same med at the same dose before, for years, and I don’t rem... read more
Accidental extra dose of fluoxetine (Prozac)?
I take a 20mg capsule of fluoxetine every morning (usually around 9am). This evening I had a really stupid moment, and I took another one of my pills (instead of the ibuprofen I actually wanted to take). My original dosage was at 9am today, and it is now 18:30 pm. I don't know what happens, but is... read more
Prozac - Does fluoxetine 20 mg cause dilated pupils?
I’ve been on fluoxetine 20mg for 5 weeks now and have been experiencing dilated pupils ever since... it’s bothering me ... will this go away? Should I be worried? It’s only 20 mg so it’s not a big dose but idk I look weird... I feel weird and it’s been 5 weeks... help... lol
Fluoxetine dilated pupils?
I am on 20mg per day. Day one Previously I have suffered from serotonin syndrome with sertraline I have been on mirtazapine but just stopped yesterday at 30mg per day level. Doc said switch was safe. I have dilated pupils which worries me as a previous serotonin sufferer. I also feel quite wired... read more
Liquid Prozac tastes so gross how can I make it taste better?
I'm on 60mg of Prozac (fluoxetine) liquid. I try to take it every morning, but it hits my stomach so hard because it tastes so gross. I even had the pharmacy add flavoring to it and it kinda helped. Can I dilute it in a small glass of water to make it easier to get down and soften its effect on my... read more
Generalized Anxiety Disorder - Escitalopram vs. Fluoxetine?
I was taking escitalopram for about 90 days, started with 5mg then worked up to 20mg. My doctor just switched me to 20mg fluoxetine to see if that helped my symptoms more. I have GAD and social anxiety - does anyone have experience with these two medications and which one did you feel worked better... read more
Prozac - Will fluoxetine help I am so tense and feel dizzy all the time?
I think I am suffering from anxiety I feel dizzy tense can’t relax and it’s making me tearful I have gone through a separation and a lot of upset I feel so bad I’ve not taken anything before but I think I need to .
Should I give up on fluoxetine ?
I have been taking fluoxetine for about almost 3 months now and it doesn’t seem to be working. My doctor just upped my dose to 40 mg. Should I keep trying with this drug? I’m about to give up.
Fluoxetine - anxiety when does it stop?
I've been on Prozac for just over 4 weeks. I'm really anxious. It's starts early morning. Is this normal? I take 20 mg and I'm struggling
Fluoxetine - fluoxetine increase from 20 to 40 mg?
my daughter, 34, is disabled and has been on 20 mgs fluoxetine... 2 months ago her dose was increased to 40 mg... my sister, who watches her while i work, was unaware of the increase, and has been still giving her the 20mg. an inadvertent error... please advise... am i still able to start giving... read more
Prozac - 20 mg - fluoxetine for OCD?
Is 20mg fluoxetine a good dosage for OCD? Does it help to stay with the 20mg dose over a period of time? Would like to hear from some one that has been on 20 mg for OCD.
Prozac - Is fatigue and a lack of motivation normal with Prozac?
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
Sertraline day 6 side effects?
I'm wondering if anyone has experienced similar... long story short I have ocd mainly intrusive thoughts I've been put on sertraline after years of fluoxetine and stopping for 1 year to find recently I relapsed. I'm on day 6 of sertraline my anxiety has been unbearable and suffering with really... read more
Want to stop propranolol safely?
I’ve been on propanol 40mg twice a day since September this year. I was opus on them for my anxiety mainly the rapid heartbeat. I’m also on fluoxetine and I was given propranolol to help me till fluoxetine kicked in. But I’m prediabetic and have been reading that propranolol can cause diabetes by ra... read more
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