Posted by rjlockhart04-08 on January 21, 2012, at 0:13:16
In reply to Feeling very down despite Fluoxetine 20 mg 3 wks, posted by Gerri on January 20, 2012, at 23:29:58
Before I say anything ... you said "doom". I've felt that so many times during the day...I'm just so glad im not the only one!! read my posts.
Anyways I take fluoxtine 60mg and its lost its effect with me too. You may want to ask your doctor about something to help you sleep, but sometimes depression and insomnia have the same cause...low serotonin and low levels cause you to lose sleep, depending on the case. You should try to serotonigenic medciation before maybe using sedatives to help you get to sleep.
BUT yes 40mg or even 60mg would benefit but there tends to be more side effects with prozac at higher doses. I acutally have no effect at all and no side effects. It's absolutly lost its effect with me. I'm very sorry about your condition. There should be some more posters with better advice that will imput soon.
Matt
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