Fluoxetine restarted, 8 weeks in, 4 weeks since increase help please

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Hey everyone,

Been on fluoxetine a couple of times now (both at 60mg). I needed to go back on it as I really can not function without it. Horrible panic disorder, anxiety disorder, and PTSD.

I was on 10mg for one week, 20mg for 4 weeks, and now entering my 5th week on 40mg. At some points during the 20 I felt good but after the increase it was pretty horrible (nothing like the initial side effects of anxiety but still bad). I'm now on the 5th week of 40mg and I am having some good moments/days but some really down moments/days. So that's 10 week's total on fluoxetine. Just wondering if anyone's experienced something similar and if these big up and downs will leave soon?

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Hello Dave,

I have been taking 20mg of fluoxetine for five weeks. I have seen some improvement but nothing too drastic.

I have read in this forum that you should give time to each dose to start work properly. I know it is very hard but patience is the key.

I hope you feel better soon!

Joann

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Thanks,

Yeah I figure because I've been on them before and at a higher dose that it could take some time. Just need to figure out wtf I'm doing with life/ what I can handle as I'm on leave from University working a minimum wage job. A huge adjustment from doing really well academically and doing research full time....

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