Hi all, I posted on here over a week ago re: fluoxetine and caffeine. Since I last posted Ive had a nightmare on this medication: anxiety went through the roof: it increased much worse that it had been b4 I went on the meds. I stopped taking fluox Saturday just gone, i couldnt take the side effects any longer! had only been taking it for a few days but whilst on it: crying, shaking, anxiety, drowsey, sick and dizzy. Monday this week i was in such a state, had to call doc, who called out crisis team to support me - saw Psych yesterday - he said that if you have anxiety then you shouldnt be on fluoxetine as it often increases the anxiety more than any of the other meds they can prescribe - and the experience i had on fluox doesnt surprise him - GP's he said need to be very careful what psych drugs they prescribe - told me if you have anxiety/depression or just anxiety then first they should try Citalopram. Anyway, off meds now and having counselling instead but may try meds again soon, gonna see how it goes. Anxiety is worse after fluoxetine! now scared of meds cause of their side effects! Psych said that if you have a prob with side effects they can start with a low dose of meds i.e. 5mg, or 10mg. Good Luck to all, wish you all the best Georgesmum x