Fluoxetine

[Taybey]

Is anyone on this?  I have been on it for a week and i did drink some achohol with it and i know i shouldnt have.  Now what?  Im not feeling very good and i have not had a drink in three days.  I dont sleep well how long will this take to kick in?

[mags59]

Fluoxetine is generic Prozac.  I've been on it a few times, and I'm back on it again.  It will take 4-6 weeks before you begin to feel a difference (sometimes sooner).  But it will happen.  The only side effect I've ever had from it was insomnia, but that always goes away in a few weeks, so give it some time.  As far as alcohol goes, you don't say how much you drank, but I have had a couple of beers now and then on fluoxetine without any problems.  I think you might just want to make sure you don't overdo it is all.  What you're experiencing right now is probably just side effects from the drug.  Give it a couple more weeks and I bet you'll be feeling much better.

[Taybey]

I went off it yesterday.  My heart was fluttering and I just felt numb and tingly.  Im back on the paxil now that i know works and i can sleep and no side effects.  thanks for your reply.

taybey

[cj29]

Medications do affect people in different ways.  While some can be good for others, it may not work that well with you.  I am glad that you took control and talked to your doctor and are back on something you are comfortable with...keep us posted!

[Towens8155]

I was jus put on Fluoxetine an so far i havent noticed any side effects other then on new years eve when i had a small drink i felt alil sick but it went away after 20 mins havent had anything sense.

[Taybey]

When did you start and how many mg are u taking?  Are you on the capsules?  blue?  I call it the medicine from hell my heart still fultters i worrry about permanant damage. I was only on it a week.

[Towens8155]

I only started back on dec 15th or around there an i am takeing the light blue capsules. Im only taking 20mg atm not sure if they will up me or not but i havent had a prob with it yet.