Re: 40mg Fluoxetine not working yet
Originally Posted by
Jo79
I’m feeling pretty rubbish, OCD has increased and my mood is very low. I’ve read that this is a slow drug so do I just give it more time? I’ve done 8 weeks in total but do I need to wait 8 weeks at my current dose before I see a difference?
The long fluoxetine half-life has several positives, but the downside is you can age appreciably waiting for it to kick-in. It takes about a month just for fluoxetine plasma levels to stabilise after a dose increase (or decrease). I can't say how long you may still need to wait as that comes down to individual biology, but my guess is another 3-4 weeks is likely and as Nicola has said, the full effect can take much longer. Sorry
I suggest you talk to your GP about how you're feeling as he/she may be able to help you with the low mood and OCD. Stoic suffering is counterproductive.
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