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The doctor has written 1-0-1 for taking Fludac 60 mg for OCD, but I feel lazy during the daytime because of the medicine’s side effects. Will there be any problem if I take it after 9 PM at night?
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At first you can take medication at night but usually it is prescribed during day time
Second, if excess sedation is reported, dose must be optimised I. e reduced
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Hi this very high dose so you can feel down you can get second opinion and booked appointment on practo
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Drugs need to revised at such High dosage
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Hi, consult online for a second opinion
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Dr. Md Arshad Ayub
Neuropsychiatrist
6 yrs exp
Gaya
Yes, fluoxetine (Fludac) can sometimes cause daytime sleepiness, low energy, or laziness in some people, especially at higher doses like 60 mg. If you feel sedated after taking it in the morning, shifting the dose to night time (around 9 PM) is commonly done and is usually fine.
However, since your prescription is written as 1-0-1, it means twice daily dosing, so don’t suddenly change the schedule on your own without informing your psychiatrist. Sometimes the total dose can be adjusted differently, like giving a larger portion at night or changing to once-daily dosing depending on your symptoms and tolerance.
Also note that in some patients fluoxetine can do the opposite and disturb sleep, so monitor whether night dosing affects your sleep quality.
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