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Guest penny0305

Hi, I started fluvoxamine just over a week ago.meant to be taking 50 mg but so far haven't got past 25. I feel awful, insomnia, massive anxiety and my OCd has got worse.I'm on the point of giving up.I know they all have side effects, id just like to know if anyone has been through it and if it got better.the psychiatrist said these were good for OCd but I feel horrendous

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Guest lizinlondon

Hi When I started fluoxetine that happened to me. It is normal to get some side effects and that can include worsening of OCD and anxiety. But I would go back to your doctor and get their advice too.

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Guest penny0305

I just feel dreadful.I can't sleep at, all and my anxiety and OCd is through the roof. I don't know, how much more I can take.I took the, full dose.last night and have spent all day in bed being sick and panicking. I thought it would be starting to get better now

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Hi,

With fluoxetine (I appreciate this is not the same as you), I've always felt much worse before getting better and it always has an effect on my sleep initially. It might be worth nipping back to the doctors though- they may give you something to help with the sleep. Not sleeping can be a big source of anxiety. Everyone is different though.

Hope you feel better soon.

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Guest penny0305

Hi, how long did it take for the side effects to wear off.I've been taking them.for nearly two weeks now.the first couple.of.days.I felt ok but have just got worse and worse since then. I thought I would be picking up by now but its pretty unbearable.I wake up in the middle of the night sweating and in a massive panic and I just can't sleep.at all after that.I feel so ill

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Guest lizinlondon

I am not sure about the drug you are on but with fluoxetine I still had side effects at 5 weeks like yours. I went back to my psychiatrist and she gave me something to help me sleep. Don't suffer in silence, go and see your doc for a check up.

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Guest penny0305

Im seeing my care coordinator.tomorrow.I've been sick.again all.day and had two hours sleep.last night.my OCd is through the roof and I feel appalling.I don't know what to do.I've always had problems tolerating ssris but don't know what else to.do.if.it wasn't for.my family I'd just take the whole.packet and.be done with.it

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I know this may seem like an odd thing to say.....but have you ever thought of trying without medication?

I know when we are desperate for relief we will clutch at any straw and hope against hope for a pill that will cure us, I truly understand that.....but sometimes, for some people medication actually worsens the problem ten-fold. I'm not sure why it is, whether it's the brain chemistry of some of us....but for some, medication makes a dire situation even worse. I have never found an effective medication and won't consider trying any others any more.

Medication can be trial and error. There can be some that cause unwelcome side-effects at the start which improve with time and it may be that if you persevere a little longer things will improve....but when we've tried with many over time, experienced horrific side effects (the very things we're hoping to eradicate) and nothing, none of them improve but only worsen the situation....it begs the question about remaining on them.

Only you can weigh up the pros and cons, look at your history and decide....but occasionally it's an option worth looking at.

Hope you manage to get some sleep :hug:

Caramoole

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Guest itsnotmeitsmyocd

Hiya Penny,

Totally agree with what Caramoole has said, as always.

It's important to note that ssris often do take a while to settle in, and after a few weeks side effects should calm. If you are concerned in any way then go straight back to your doctors and talk, communicate how you feel and what is happening hun. I have always had insomnia, one tool i use is to not care when i finally fall asleep. In the sense that as soon as i start focusing on it, the focus i think becomes more of a problem. Have you tried laying in bed and listening to either relaxing music, documentaries or audio books? I do this virtually every night and it certainly helps me, so just thought it was worth a mention in case it can help you to.

Wishing you well, and don't forget you are never alone, we are all here with you :group:

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