Re: A timetable for recovery on Fluoxetine / prozac
Wow, is that mogadon😯.He's in his 90's and they still give them to him!
Re: A timetable for recovery on Fluoxetine / prozac
3 and a half weeks on 40 mg. have had some really good days, and some really bad ones like yesterday. Is it normal to have this up/down thing going on?
Re: A timetable for recovery on Fluoxetine / prozac
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3 and a half weeks on 40 mg. have had some really good days, and some really bad ones like yesterday. Is it normal to have this up/down thing going on?
Yes. It can sometimes be a case of 2 steps forward, 1 back, and occasionally 1 forward and 2, 3, 4 back. It is usually a good sign as it indicates the med is capable of producing a positive result.
Re: A timetable for recovery on Fluoxetine / prozac
Thanks, that gives me hope 😊
Re: A timetable for recovery on Fluoxetine / prozac
4 weeks. had an up and down week with some really good days but omg the last 3 days have been hell. 2 days ago i had to resort to propranolol for the panic attacks.
Re: A timetable for recovery on Fluoxetine / prozac
Re: A timetable for recovery on Fluoxetine / prozac
A little calmer thank goodness but still extremely anxious 😢
Re: A timetable for recovery on Fluoxetine / prozac
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A little calmer thank goodness but still extremely anxious
If the propranolol helped then continue to use it. If not ask your GP to prescribe something else, preferably not a benzodiazepine. White-knuckling through anxiety is counter-productive.
Re: A timetable for recovery on Fluoxetine / prozac
It helps the panic somewhat but doesn't stop the thoughts and it makes me depressed if I take it more than once a day. Will have to ring the gp to see what else they can offer.
I just hope this fades soon 😣😣😣😣
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It helps the panic somewhat but doesn't stop the thoughts and it makes me depressed if I take it more than once a day.
Beta-blockers prevent, or significantly lessen the anxiety attack adrenaline surge which is often the most severe anxiety symptom and this can often be enough to regain control, but they have no direct effect on anxiety itself.
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Will have to ring the gp to see what else they can offer.
I think that would be your best option given this has now persisted for about a week.