Fluoxetine

[LynB26]

Hi, everyone.  I'm posting this here as well as in the anxiety forums, in the hope that someone may answer.  I am taking Fluoxetine 20mg for anxiety and depression, and have been taking it for just over a week.  How long before I begin to see any benefits?  Also, two more questions - they may seem trivial, but they are bothering me - is it safe to break open the Fluoxetine capsules, as I can not swallow them? Also I am taking 5mg Diazepam - is that safe?  My GP says it's OK, I just want to know your experiences.  I am very scared at the moment.

Thank you.

[jessabellcool]

im on this too same dosage too
I feel it doesn't help me :(
u can break them open ...I know this is an old post though ..I just joined lol

[LynB26]

Thank you so much for your reply, it's really helpful, and given me some hope.  I've been on Diazepam for years, so I daren't stop taking them now, at least until I've got through this stressful period in my life.  I asked my GP for liquid Fluoxetine, but he said it was too expensive, and just to break open the capsules!!  I'll persevere with it, and see how it goes.

Thanks again, and all the best to you.