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Question: Fluoxetine Withdrawal?
| maryjivinjane
- Sat May 19, 2007 10:19 pm |
I'd really appreciate some advice in regards to this matter!
About two and a half months ago I was put on Fluoxetine for a Panic disorder. I started on 10mg and gradually went up to 50. Four days ago I stopped taking it because I could not tolerate the side effects-- racing thoughts, insomnia, and difficulty focusing. My psychiatrist said that Fluoxetine is long-lasting enough that I could just stop taking it and let it cycle out of my system naturally.
For the past three days, I've been having Headaches, severe lethargy, constant indigestion and bit of light-headedness. I certainly didn't have these symptoms before starting the medication! I know Fluoxetine is not infamous for withdrawal symptoms, but is it possible that that's what I'm experiencing? I think I may be very sensitive to medication, which might have something to do with it. If it is withdrawal, can anyone offer some insight into how long it will last? It's not intolerable, so if the symptoms only last a few weeks I would prefer to not restart the medication...
Thanks in advance for any responses.
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| Dr. K. Eisele
- Fri May 25, 2007 3:45 pm |
 Dear MJJ:
Withdrawal from Fluoxetine is practically unheard of. It is more likely that you have a viral infection.
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