Hi all,
I'm currently on day 5 of fluoxetine 10mg (yes, it's a low dosage but my psychiatrist didn't want to put me on too high a dose just yet due to my age - I'm 17) after entering my second bout of depression. This is the first time I've been prescribed drugs for it.
On day 2 I felt quite anxious for most of the day. And I felt nauseous after taking my first dose. Other than that, I haven't really experienced any negative effects.
As I say, I'm only on day 5. And, I'm curious about whether I'm over the worst. I don't know what to expect.I'm pretty scared. My parents don't know about the antidepressants - they don't even know I'm depressed again. They weren't the most supportive the first time round. A close friend is watching over me whilst I start the medication (though I'm not really sharing my concerns with her at the moment because she is also very stressed), and I see a counsellor. But that's about as far as my support network extends. I also have my final A Level exams starting on June 12th, so I'm going to be stressed out in the next few weeks. So... I have some questions...
Obviously, it's different for everyone, but...
When your side effects kicked in, and what were they?
How long did they last?
Also, do you think I should let others know about the medication and extend my support network?
Any input will be much appreciated. Thanks x
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I'd really appreciate a quick reply because I'm currently freaking out a bit. Thanks