Hi all,
I started on fluoxetine 7 days ago. I know they can make you worse before they can make you better but I did feel better straight from the off, not 100% but I did feel less up and down and calmer, although this could be placebo. Straight away I had a few headaches, was constipated, but found that I needed to pee all the time. Last night I found my self feeling a little spaced out in bed but also my mouth has cracked in the corners, not cold sores but really sore, red cuts. So I thought I may stop taking them as I've not been on them for very long and call the doctor tomorrow to see if there is anything else which may suit, or see whether those side effects are normal. I usually take my tablet mid morning, but I haven't taken it yet today as I was going to see how I feel before calling the docs. But I don't feel great, a bit spaces out, like I can't focus but at the same time like I'm on high alert. It's hard to describe. I know antidepressants can cause withdrawal if you stop but surely not after this short amount of time? Also, I read prozac has a much longer half life compared to many SSRIs, idlf about 5 days, so it is less likely to give withdrawal or so soon. So my question is, is it possible I'm having these feelings because I've NOT taken my tablet today, even though its only about 3 hours over due, or is this the side effects of having the drug building up in my system. Any advice/experience/opinions would be greatly welcome.