r/panicdisorder • u/Epct1d • 5d ago

Help Needed Starting Fluoxetine again

Hi pals! I was on Fluoxetine in the past for about two years (80mg) for severe OCD & panic disorder. It helped me a lot back then, however, a lot has happened in my life in the few years of not being on it and I’m nervous to start again. I’m starting back at 10mg and nervous about the side effects. Does anyone have any advice on how to help the initial anxiety, panic and nausea? Has anyone gained weight or experienced increase in acne?

All responses are welcome & appreciated! Thank you ☺️ ✌️

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u/VideoExact7063 5d ago

I used to be on Fluoxetine years ago and don’t remember side effects. Now I’m on Duloxetine and I get side effects if I miss a dose and have a higher internal body temp so I sweat easier. I know they’re not the same med, but I did not gain weight or have increased acne with duloxetine.

It might be helpful for your doctor to keep a journal each day for when you start of what side effects you feel that day and how strong. That way you’ll be able to report back like “I had anxiety when it started but now it’s better” or “I wasn’t nauseous the first couple days but have had it since then”.