What does Fluoxetine 20 mg do to you?
What does Fluoxetine 20 mg do to you?
Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. Fluoxetine inhibits the uptake of serotonin by a nerve cells (neurons) and helps people with depression, panic, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
Can 20 mg of Prozac make you tired?
Serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like escitalopram (Lexapro), citalopram (Celexa), paroxetine (Paxil), and fluoxetine (Prozac), taken for depression or anxiety, can make you feel sleepy.
Is 20mg prozac effective for anxiety?
Fast facts on Prozac: It is considered safe and effective in treating depression, anxiety, and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and bulimia. Adverse effects include an increased risk of suicidal thoughts in some younger people. It should not be used with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and some other drugs.
How do I know if Prozac is working?
If you experience a positive response to Prozac, you might notice a decrease in your anxiety symptoms and feel more like yourself again:
- More relaxed.
- Less anxious.
- Improved sleep and appetite.
- Greater interest in life.
- Increased energy.
- Improved focus.
What are the bad side effects of Prozac?
Common Prozac side effects may include: sleep problems (insomnia), strange dreams; headache, dizziness, vision changes; tremors or shaking, feeling anxious or nervous; pain, weakness, yawning, tired feeling; upset stomach, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; dry mouth, sweating, hot flashes; changes in weight or appetite;
Are there side effects to taking Prozac?
Side effects of Prozac include: nausea, upset stomach, constipation, headaches, anxiety, sleep problems (insomnia), drowsiness, dizziness, nervousness, heart palpitations, loss of appetiteor increase in appetite, weight changes, cold symptoms (stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat), dry mouth, decreased sex drive, impotence, or
Does Prozac cause a “Itchy” side effect?
Here’s a list we’ve put together of eight of the most common side effect symptoms of the Prozac Pill: 1. Hives, Itching , or Skin Rash . Some people experience hives and itchy rashy skin that may go away in the night and return by day. Human skin is sensitive and could start to react differently with the added chemical compounds in the medication.
How long will Prozac side effects last?
A few days: Most side effects will last a few days ( less than a week). However if you are taking a high dose daily and stop abruptly you may have withdrawal symptoms ( like a seizure) that occurs 7 – 10 days later.
