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Medication concern
Ive been on fluoxetine 20mg for 8 months, the dose was increased to 40mg 2 months ago.
I feel some improvement but I still struggle with very low mood, very low energy and I've gained weight.
Should I be feeling better by now?
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Hello Friend, Good that you are seeking a help. You will accept that medicine is just one part of any psychic treatments plan. In parallel you need to follow some therapy or behavioral changes, excersise, dietary and lifestyle changes. Until you do these along the medicine it's difficult to see result. Moreover some the medicines will exhibit side effects and you may be experiencing the same.
So take any psychologists help to assess your situation and understand the non medicine treatment plan.
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