Should I go back on prozac (fluoxetine) after awful withdrawal symptoms?

[ellen0130]

Hi.. I really need help with my situation!  I'm 16 and was on 20mg of prozac for 2 years. I had slight dizziness for a few weeks at the start but after that I felt so much less anxious and was happy. 6 weeks ago I noticed that I had bald patches on my head. I saw a doctor and they were panicked and said it was definitely the prozac that caused it, and asked me to start tapering off. In the space of 2-3 weeks, I was off it completely after reducing dosages every week or so. The past 3 weeks have been awful with dizziness and anxiety - because it all happened so fast I didn't stop to think about the withdrawal symptoms that might occur. So 2 days ago I finally got an appointment at the dermatologist, and he Iimmediately said that it was not the prozac that had caused the hairloss, it was alopecia. So I'm now very annoyed because I have stopped the medication for no reason and am still very dizzy, with gcse's coming up and 2 days till holiday. I decided today that I would start taking 5 mg a day (liquid fluoxetine), with the hope that it may stabilise my depression and dizziness but hopefully not cause more dizziness in itself. Have I made the right choice?? I just want to stop the dizziness before school starts again. Surely taking such a small amount cant make it any worse,  can it?

[ellen0130]

Thanks for replying. Well I got in contact with a friend who is a doctor and told her the story, and they said that the prozac after 3 weeks would still be in my  system, so returning to a small dose should be easier for me. And i will get into contact with the doc - I think I was just frustrated with them for all the kerfuffle about the meds. didnt think about seeing another derdermatologist but I may do that before possibly increasing the dose. At the moment, the hair loss isnt too bad and my emotions and general wellbeing are my priority. Obviously losing any more hair wouldnt be ideal though..!

[remar]

Did you start back on Prozac with your Drs knowledge? They really should know about this.
You may want to get a second opinion from another dermatologist before starting back on Prozac.
Some of these meds can and do have possible side effects.