Fluoxetine Questions (Page 7)

Will fluoxetine start to work after 9 weeks?

I have been on Fluoxetine for 9 weeks now (1 week 10mg and 8 weeks 20mg) for depression and anxiety and I haven’t seen much improvement. I do not feel worse thankfully, and the side effects are mostly gone. I was hoping that after 6-8 weeks I would feel better, as most reviews I have read. My d... read more

How long can side effects from fluoxetine last?

I've been on Lovan (fluoxetine) for nearly three weeks. Doctor started me on 10mg and upped it to 20mg 1.5 weeks ago. The side effects seem to have come since I started the 20mg and I'm wondering how long they last. Bit of nausea, loss of appetite, and loose bowel movements. Also wondering how long... read more

Fluoxetine & clomipramine?

Are there any dangers to using fluoxetine and clomipramine combined?

Fluoxetine - I'm 3 weeks on Prozac and i am grinding my teeth

Wll this side effect subside over time?

What are the side effects of decreasing 50mg to 40mg of fluoxetine?

What is the best fluoxetine dosage for mental helth problems?

Dosage records of taking amitriptyline with fluoxetine

Can you take fluoxetine with sparkling water?

This might be a dumb question but I take fluoxetine obviously for anxiety and this question popped up in my head?

Can fluoxetine cause a false positive urine test?

Fluoxetine for intrusive thoughts please help?

Please help me I’m so scared. I have OCD intrusive thoughts and I am so close to my family. I love my kids and parents with all my heart but I am so frightened as I think what if I think I pray something bad to happen and it happens it will be all my fault as it might have been answered. I start p... read more

I have been taking 1 Fluoxetine tab/day for about 5 months - 30 mg. I would like to wean myself...

... off them, but I realize this must be done by a slow process rather stopping completely. Is there a suggested sequence on how to reduce my intake?

Does intuniv cause drastic weight gain?

My 10yr old daughter has been taking fluoxetine(Prozac) for 11mths for anxiety and slight OCD, and Intuniv for 5mths for her ADHD. She has gained almost 15lbs and hates it. We are weaning her off the Prozac and are down to 5mg from 10mg. Is the intuniv causing the weight gain or the prozac. I hope... read more

In what order should I take my medications?

I take Levothyroxine 25 MG first thing in the morning then in the evening after my meal I take Fluoxetine HCL 20 MG, Loratadine 10 MG and Crestor 40 MG. Is this ok or should I take some of these at different times during the day?

Is it ok to take Rhodiola with Fluoxetine? Some sites say yes, some say no?

I take fluoxetine, however it does not help much anymore and I do not want to increase dosage. I take 20MG a day. Would 500 mg of rhodiola hurt? Thank you so very much. I trust this site. Have used it before.

Heavily sedated on escitalopram (Lexapro). Advice please?

I've now completed 4 weeks on generic escitalopram (1 week @5mg, 3 weeks @10mg, all taken in the morning). I'm struggling with almost constant severe fatigue, visual disturbance (blurred vision/"halo" effects) and an inability to concentrate. Initially I was very positive about the medication as... read more

How will fluoxetine make me feel the first time I take it?

I’m 19 years old and just recently got diagnosed with OCD and GAD and was prescribed 10 mg of fluoxetine (prozac). I’ve never taken an SSRI before, or any other “mood” medication. I have no idea what it will feel like, and I’m too nervous to even take the first pill. The only thing my doctor has tol... read more