Trying to come off all antidepressants, but still taking diazipan... put on diazepan for the side effects of the fluoxetine, but first ding it hard too come off them.. been of the fluoxetine now for nearly 3 weeks... tried all AD'S and they have all made me worse... lost now 2 stone in weight, and I am very under weight. Been tested for health problems, and there's nothing get wrong that way... was alright 2 years ago, just late bereavement and very sad. Now after AD'S very bad anxiety, depression and bad OCD... having counseling, but still not helping... need to get back to me... can anyone help please with withdrawal effects... thanks Hilary
Suggestions for fluoxetine is slowly tapering. No more than 5% every 2-4 weeks. If using tablet's, use a mg scale that can go to .001mg. options is liquid switch from pharmacist. Some find easier. Omega-3s help alot.
For alot of support to get off properly. Information, files and others who are tapering, go to (fluoxetine should be illegal) on Facebook and also study up on Ann Blake-Tracy a long time advocate on SSRI's and getting off of them safely. NEVER cold turkey, cut large amounts, miss doses. Slow small tapering to give your brain a chance to adjust.
Hilary ..if your on facebook go onto a sight called fluxotine Shoukd be illegal and add yourself. ..tells you how to wean off n is great sight. ..x.wish you well.