Catte
18-05-10, 17:09
Hello :)
this is an amzing site!! I was diagnosed as a 'reactive depressive' 16 years ago and prescribed Fluoxetine (20mg) daily at this time. I have had vasrious degress of counselling and CBT but gradually increased the dose to 60mg Fluoxetine daily. During the past few months GP thought I may be peri-menopausal (night sweats, palpitations, insomnia) but after numerous blood tests we decided to change from the Prozac and try a differnet anti-d. Ametryptilene was suggested so over the past 3 weeks I have reduced from 3 prozac, down to 2 for a aweek then 1 for a week with 25mg of Ametryptilene at night. This is to continue for this week until Friday and then I stop Fluoxetine totally and increase to 50mg of Ametryptilene nightly. Sorry that seems quite long winded now :blush: Anyway...since Saturday I have had problems doing anything other than sleeping, I admit to having some alcohol on Saturday and Sunday but have spens the last 2 days in bed sleeping solidly! From researching new drug I think alcohol is a definate 'no no' from now on :doh: Has anyone else had similar happenings? - I think my main worry is after being on Prozac for so long I am terrified of the unknown ... All replies appreciated!! Catte xxx
this is an amzing site!! I was diagnosed as a 'reactive depressive' 16 years ago and prescribed Fluoxetine (20mg) daily at this time. I have had vasrious degress of counselling and CBT but gradually increased the dose to 60mg Fluoxetine daily. During the past few months GP thought I may be peri-menopausal (night sweats, palpitations, insomnia) but after numerous blood tests we decided to change from the Prozac and try a differnet anti-d. Ametryptilene was suggested so over the past 3 weeks I have reduced from 3 prozac, down to 2 for a aweek then 1 for a week with 25mg of Ametryptilene at night. This is to continue for this week until Friday and then I stop Fluoxetine totally and increase to 50mg of Ametryptilene nightly. Sorry that seems quite long winded now :blush: Anyway...since Saturday I have had problems doing anything other than sleeping, I admit to having some alcohol on Saturday and Sunday but have spens the last 2 days in bed sleeping solidly! From researching new drug I think alcohol is a definate 'no no' from now on :doh: Has anyone else had similar happenings? - I think my main worry is after being on Prozac for so long I am terrified of the unknown ... All replies appreciated!! Catte xxx