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    LostMyWay
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    Fluoxetine

    Hi, I've been on citalopram on and off for years, this time for 4yrs on 30mg but it's no longer working. Psychotherapist suggested a switch to fluoxetine as it's good for raising serotonin levels. I had problems with sleep and sexual function on citalopram. Just wondered how other people have found fluoxetine. I'll be starting it on friday.

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    My husband was on Fluoxetine for years and has recently had to restart it. It's really really helped him get things more level itms?
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    I've been on it for a while now and I think it has helped me more than the citalipram did.
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    This is one of the medications I take and I think its very good, although I would say its a subtle drug, and it can take some time to get working.
    I always suggest to anyone starting a new medication that they do a mood diary to track how they feel.
    If you feel worse at any time, make sure you go back to your GP.

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    I went to the drs yesterday and im currently being weaned off citalopram and onto fluoxetine

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    Thank you for your replies I'm due to start the fluoxetine today but I'm managing ok at the moment so not sure whether to wait and see how I get on med free for a while :/

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    IT takes fluoxetine anywhere between 4 and 8 weeks to get fully into your system and start working so putting it off until you feel a crisis isn't proactive at all imho..
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    You need to switch straight over, like the doctor told you, the Citalopram will take a little while to get out of your system so its quite normal to feel ok med-free on the first few days. Also Fluoxetine takes a bit longer to get going than Citalopram does so you do need to start it.
    Good luck

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    Thanks, my mood took a huge nosedive yesterday so I ended up starting them anyway. Fingers crossed now

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    Sorry about your mood, but well done for taking them..
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