First 2 weeks on fluoxetine

[Richs34]

So I've struggled with various forms of anxiety for 10 years. These include heart palpitations,social events and entering new relationships.

Have just been prescribed 20mg Fluoxetine by my doctor and have been on this for just over 2 weeks. If anything my anxiety has increased slightly and I've lost my appetite. Could anyone tell me if this is pretty normal for the first couple of weeks??

[Richs34]

That anxious feeling in your stomach is pretty debilitating over time. Does anyone know if this is likely to lift once the fluoxetine is fully in your system?

[Paxiled]

It might go away.  Prozac is a more stimulating ssri and might be causing you more anxiety.  If it continues, this isn't your drug.

[Richs34]

I wake up every morning hoping the feeling subsides. Last night i went through a 3 hour period where i felt great. Super sociable and wss interacting with a lot of people. Whilst this morning i feel very anxious and uptight again.

Maybe it will take the 4-6 weeks to really kick in?

[Paxiled]

It does take that long for most people.