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Fluxotine

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Icecreamhelps · 19/07/2025 10:52

Hi,
I'm just hoping others might be able to share their experience. My DS who is 25 has just been prescribed fluxotine by the GP. His symptoms are insomnia & depression. He has also been referred for an adhd assessment.
Will fluxotine help?
He's just lost his job because of time keeping this is the third job he's lost he's a hard worker but his sleep pattern is really bad. He's either in 5th gear or neutral with his energy or focus.

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HundredMilesAnHour · 19/07/2025 11:02

I also have (formally diagnosed) ADHD and initially was struggling with depression so was prescribed 20mg fluoxetine and it really helped my mood. I noticed the improvement surprisingly quickly and I still take it now.

While he’s waiting for his assessment, there are steps he can take that don’t involve medication to improve his sleep and ADHD symptoms. But obviously he needs to be committed to trying to make those changes.

Icecreamhelps · 19/07/2025 11:08

HundredMilesAnHour · 19/07/2025 11:02

I also have (formally diagnosed) ADHD and initially was struggling with depression so was prescribed 20mg fluoxetine and it really helped my mood. I noticed the improvement surprisingly quickly and I still take it now.

While he’s waiting for his assessment, there are steps he can take that don’t involve medication to improve his sleep and ADHD symptoms. But obviously he needs to be committed to trying to make those changes.

Thank you this makes me feel better. It's been hard watching him struggle he's so hard on himself.

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