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I take 80 mg fluoxetine in a day. But result not increase what can I do for my this problem sometimes came suicidal thoughts

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Kindly consult ur Psychiatrist for further discussion and doctors will advice accordingly... ...  Read More

Can semen quality be restored after storing fluoxetine . Is the change reversible or irreversible. Pls tell me if semen quality restore to normal after stopping fluoxetine

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Reversible ...  Read More

How much time fluoxetine takes to work? Taking 20mg fluoxetine at morning. Is it cause anxiety at first? I'm taking it from 5 days & my anxiety has increased a little. Should I visit doctor for medicine change or should I wait?

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It takes two to three weeks time to act, please wait ur Anxiety will be better ...  Read More

Can fluoxetine cause dry eyes? I am having dry eyes since i am taking this medicine.Is it because of medicine.Should i stop it and check?

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No it cannot cause dry eyes ...  Read More

Using fluoxetine in the morning for ocd. What is the best bezodiapine to use at night for better sleep. I have issues with initiation of sleep due to palpitations

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Etizolam 0.5mg works best . ...  Read More

Can I stop fluoxetine(flunil) as it is making symptoms worser.I was improving with fluvator .60-70% symptoms reduced with fluvoxamine

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Hello, U can switch to fluvoxamine if you where doing well on it. ...  Read More

I am taking 20mg of fluoxetine in the morning. Will I be able to drink alcohol later in the date/few hours after taking my medication? My doctor said that this should be okay, but I don't want to cause any harm to my body if even drinking hours after taking the med can do.

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HELLO, YOU MUST READ ALCOHOL IS INJURIOUS TO HEALTH. SO, IT'S YOUR CHOICE. YES YOU CAN TAKE WITH FLUEXITINE. O.K ...  Read More

Hi, Last night I increased the dose of fluoxetine to 20mg. I had been feeling great for the last 7 days on 10 mg. Since last night I have had dizzy spells shortness of breath, tight chest, and thick feeling when swallowing. What should I do?

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Take tab. Lonazep 0.25mg at night for 5days along with ur regular medications n consult me online after 4days. ...  Read More

Can i take clozapine with fluoxetine together I saw on internet tht they both should not taken together

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It can lead to drug interactions. Your treating doctor will prescribe safe doses and monitor interactions. ...  Read More

What is the maximum dosage of fluoxetine for major depression? what is the maximum dosage of fluoxetine for Major depression?

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We can't write on open platform because if you don't require that much of dose and if you take without advice that would be wrong. ...  Read More

I have Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Panic attacks and Health Anxiety disorder since last 12 years. I have consulted different psychitarists in past and I was put on Escitaloporam 10 for 8 years and Vilazodone 40 for 3 years. I was also prescribed Desvenlafaxine, Bupropion, Sertraline, Paroxetene, Vortioxetine, Qutipin and Olanzapine for 1 months e

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I have Generalised Anxiety disorder and Hypocondriasis ( Health Anxiety )since last 12 years. I started my treatment with Paroxetene 25 and Clonazepam 0.25 and took it for 1 month but it lead a bery bad constipation. My doctor shifted me to Escitalopram 10 and Clonazepam 0.25 for next 9 yrs, I took it. Then I was put on Vortioxetine, Desvenlafaxine

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Hi..Yes Fluoxetine causes less constipation when compared to others. Consult online for prescription ...  Read More

I have been prescribed Fluoxetine 40 in the morning and Mirtaz 15 at night for my Anxiety disorder and Hupocondriasis. Does fluoxeting increases QT intervals in ECH and is ut safe to take it. And with Mirtazapine it will not cause Serotonin Syndrome?? I have been taking Escitaloporam 10, for 10 years Vilazodone 40 for 3 yrs, Desvenlafaxine, Vortiox

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Hi.. risk is low with the above doses. Consult online for further doubts ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, I have Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Hypochondriasis, Panic Attacks since last 12 years. I have started my treatment when my psychiatrist prescribed me Escitaloporam 10 plus clonazepam 0.25 for 9 years. I have tried Desvenlafaxine, Paroxetene, Bupropion, Vortioxetine for 1 months each but it gave me really bad constipation with blood

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Hello Sir Your illness is not like just hit and try That whatever medicines remain, that would be started to you and if any side effects than shift it to another medicines And also there is a requirem ...  Read More

Hi, Can I use Loperamide for loose motions for the short term, while on fluoxetine 40 mg. Please let me know if I need to take care of anything. Thanks!!!

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Hi.. yes you can use ...  Read More

I need second opinion on my psychiatrist Should change my psychiatrist I have been taking flutee 20 mg for 3 month straight for ocd my compulsion like washing hand ,tracing shapes with eye has reduced significantly but continuous mental remuneration has not stopped. I remunerate like always from the moment I wake up to sleep my brain is never sil

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Hi, I understand that these continuous thoughts can be really distressing. Given that OCD takes time to remit fully, the response to the medications prescribed which you have mentioned is actually enc ...  Read More

I have ocd from long time i want to know tht can i take clozapine with fluoxetine to improve symptoms of ocd if yes how much doze if effective without any side effects

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Psychiatric evaluation and medications don’t work like that, like a person says ocd and take this. A detailed evaluation needs to be done. Consult a psychiatrist. Good luck ...  Read More

Iam taking fluoxetine on morning for 3 days for depression panic and anxiety , It have mild sedative and sleepiness and cause me fatigue on day , can I change it to the Bedtime Is that disrupt or help sleep?

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Hi.. Fluoxetine can cause insomnia in some people. However will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. Consult online for further evaluation and management ...  Read More

Hello, I am 34 years old, male. Currently I am taking fluoxetine 10 mg for OCD as per doctor's prescription. Now I am making family plan. Will there be any issue with sperm count with Fluoxetine?? Will there be any future issue with baby??

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Actually fluoxetine long term may cause certain change in morphology motility and epigenetics of sperm DNA however majority of men can have children naturally on treatment with fluoxetine However lo ...  Read More

Can the above tablets be taken together Atomoxetine 25 mg and fluoxetine 10 mg. Kindly advise Drs Treatment for adhd and depression

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Hi..Yes, atomoxetine 25 mg and fluoxetine 10 mg can be taken together, but fluoxetine can increase atomoxetine levels, which may lead to side effects like increased heart rate, blood pressure, or rest ...  Read More

I am attaching Does it interact taking lemborexant and fluoxetine together? Is there any drug interaction?

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Yes. Fluoxetine will increase the effect of lemborexant so lower dosed of lemborexant is needed. Consult with your treating psychiatrist for dose adjustments. Good luck ...  Read More

Masterbation frm 3 years I have erectile dysfunction pme If I take medicine Ed increase no erection Can I take medicine with this problem

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Hi U can take medicines. But before that u vl need evaluation with a psychiatrist. Do not worry. ...  Read More

I am 22 weeks pregnant,and i face anxiety mostly at night my doc prescribed prodep 20mg ..I read on Google that it also acts as an blood thinner...I am also taking ecosprin 150mg so is it safe if I take prodep along with ecosprin..I am confused and afraid whether to take or not ...plz dont comment CONNECT PLEASE... I just need views on this ...

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Yes taken along with ecosprin it may not be safe Get it test called coagulogram to find out ...  Read More

I am in a situation where I can't stop my anxiety medicine , neither can I delay planning for pregnancy . I am taking FLUOXETINE 20 mg each day . What are the bad effects of taking this medicine during pregnancy ? I am overthinking but have no choice .

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Please consult with a psychiatrist, because it needs proper history and evaluation of your illness before commenting anything about your medication . ...  Read More

Can Risperidon or Aripiprazole be used for augmentation along with Fluoxetine in case of OCD ? Which one works better for augmentation ? Share from your clinical experience.

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Both work well as an augmenting agent. The choice among them depends on the patient's profile. ...  Read More

Does Fluoxetine work better for OCD in general as compared to Escitalopram /Sertaline ? I am not asking about the exceptional case. Just asking about the response of Fluoxetine in most of the OCD cases.

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Interindividual variation are a lot but fluoxetine works for many. OCD is a complex illness, it is not so simple to break it down to fluoxetine. Every illness has social and psychological factors whi ...  Read More

My doc prescribe 40mg fluoxetine but I feel that it is higher dose. Can fluoxetine be taken 40mg and 20mg alternate day to make 30mg?

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Hello, Better to follow ur doctors advice. 40 mg is not high dose. ...  Read More

Does olanzapine and fluoxetine increase Dopamine, Norepinephrine and serotonin levels in the brain for bipolar disorder?

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These medications influence neurotransmitters inside brain to help patients ...  Read More

Can Fluoxetine 40 mg and Duloxetine 30 mg be used together safely for Post Stroke MDD ? Do they work in synergistic way ? I just want to know , whether this combination of SSRI and SNRI is safe and effective in recovery of post stroke depression.

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Depends on many factors Revisit ur treating psychiatrist ...  Read More

I have been taking prodep 20 mg as prescribed by a doctor for ocd and depression but yawning as a side effect occurred just after taking prodep 20mg before that I have no such yawning or sleepiness...it is interfering with my daily activities...why is it happening so???should I change ssri prodep with vortioxetine???plz reply sir/mam...

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