Fluoxetine Day 17

[Littlepond]

I’ve been taking fluoxetine for just over 2 weeks, for anxiety and depression. I’ve previously taken citalopram but I gained a lot of weight so asked for something different this time.
Day 17 and I’m still feeling sick, and my anxiety is worse than ever. Some of that is circumstantial - I’m back to work today after half term and that will be tough going - but I have this constant feeling of panic in my tummy, like I’m worried about something but can’t remember what.
I woke up this morning with a ringing in my ears.
I feel like I’m worse since taking the tablets and now I’m second guessing myself as to whether I was ever ill in the first place, maybe I felt fine and the tablets have made me worse?
I keep asking DH to remind me why I went to the doctors in the first place - I’m worried now it was just due to stress at work and not Actual Anxiety - would taking anti anxiety meds be really bad if that were the case?
I need a glimmer of hope that things will start to get better any day...!

I started taking fluoxetine six weeks ago for anxiety and depression. And like you, the first two weeks, I felt worse. Literally scared and sick constantly. But I persevered. After six weeks on them, I feel brighter, able to cope with things and even managed a trip out and baking on the same day. Six weeks ago I could not have done this. Maybe give it another couple of weeks. My doctor did say it can take up to four weeks to see effects. And good luck at work today. You can do it.

Thank you, this gives me hope!
Work was ok but I feel permanently exhausted too!

That will hopefully pass too. My first day back, I was so tired I couldnt speak. I hope you start to feel better soon. If you need a chat, just dm. Xx

I had similar and it passed. I did eventually when I got used to it have to alter the dose. During times of strong anxiety I also took small doses of zanax. It is frequently combined with other anti meds. If it continues see your GP again. Good luck OP.