Hi everyone,
Does anyone here have experience with upping their fluoxetine dose? I was on 20 mg for a few years but due to life events it wasnt helping my anxiety anymore.
Currently on day 11 and experiencing nausea, headaches, waking up early with anxiety.
Does anyone have experience with dose increase on fluoxetine? What were your side effects and when did it get better?
Thank you!!
Fluoxetine side effects (like many such medications) are unfortunately dose related as well, so what you are feeling right now is not unexpected and well described.
However the good news is that you already know the life events causing your difficulties right now, so chances are good that you will overcome these challenges sooner rather than later.
That said, it is normal to feel anxiety when life hits hard on you. But that is not permanent, so hang in there and you are going to be fine.
Someone probably told you before, but I will say that just in case: Doing sports or some other (guided) physical activity is highly recommended. Moving around works wonders for me. Try it out if you can.