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Fluoxetine increasing anxiety
I am suffering from depression and anxiety for last 3 months. I tried Nexito and D - veniz in March but couldn't tolerate both. Then I tried alternate medicines and little better now. However, recently I started having severe pain in lower back and right abdomen and legs ( I also have Crohn's). Consulted several doctors and some of them feel that anxiety is causing pain. My gastro also feels that Crohns will not cause this kind of pain. So I thought of starting allopathy again. Consulted a psychiatrist who suggested I try Fluoxetine. I am also taking Gabapentin 100 twice daily as suggested by a neurologist. Gabapentin was making me feel good and sleep well. I started taking fluoxetine 10 mg after Breakfast 4 days back and it's causing day time sleepiness and anxiety. Whereas I am unable to sleep well at night and wake up with headache every day. So the question is should I continue with fluoxetine for few more days or just stop randomly. Are these side effects common?
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consult Psychiatrist/ Psychologist
Health Tips
Do Yoga and meditation, Go for counselling session
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Fluoxetine does not usually have these problems.However it is ideal to.switch to another antidepressant as Fluoxetine may interact with the other medications you are taking
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It's better to consult ur psychiatrist. If u are not satisfied then u can consult any other.
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