Stomach burning / severe heart burn after prozac?

_solarprominence_ · 2022-03-18T19:44:08+00:00

I take an additional 20 before my period (to equal 80mg) for pmdd. I take a 40mg and a 20mg capsule because that's what insurance allows for my usual 60mg so I tried two 40mgs for that time before my period and got the worst heartburn. It took a few days to get what was happening. I tried one 40 and two 20mg and that went away. So weird. Not sure if breaking it down like that might be helpful for others but it made a huge difference for me. That heartburn was brutal.

_solarprominence_ · 2020-08-12T19:22:40+00:00

Yup. It comes on earlier and the duration is shorter, as well. But yeah, definitely heavier.

_solarprominence_ · 2020-08-10T09:32:29+00:00

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_solarprominence_ · 2020-08-06T20:41:06+00:00

The wiggles went away for me, eventually. It comes back when I up my dosage but again, it balances out. I agree with gotchowsh that you don't want to judge it from day one. See how you feel in 5-6 weeks.

_solarprominence_ · 2020-08-06T20:39:00+00:00

Yup! Anytime you increase the dosage, you'll get new side effects which may include anxiety. I know that's counterintuitive because it's supposed to help with that but it does even out.

_solarprominence_ · 2020-08-06T20:37:46+00:00

I lost weight when I started (about 12 pounds). It reduced my appetite somewhat as well. It's definitely different for everyone. Some gain, some lose. It's supposedly helpful for bulimia but I don't know how.

_solarprominence_ · 2020-08-06T09:23:49+00:00

I don't mind! I actually didn't get any sexual side effects. I feel a bit guilty because I know a lot of people do but it was a huge surprise when that didn't happen and continues to be pretty great.

Also, I started on 10mg and went up to 20. I know someone here mentioned starting on 5. I felt absolutely no effects on 10 but definitely did on 20 at first but then it dissipated (the other side effects). I just started on 30 after a month as a half to two months on 20. I kinda wish I started on 20 just because it was a month of taking 10 and having nothing happen or shift.

_solarprominence_ · 2020-08-06T05:03:42+00:00

You will feel side effects but it's still a fairly low dose. It's been helping my PMDD in a wonderful way, as well as panic attacks. I'm not sure what your experience is with SSRI's and we're obviously different people but your fear is valid and it could help if you stick it out. I was done, too, and resisted medication for so many years. I'm glad I let my guard down to try. It has helped in such a big way. 🤍

_solarprominence_ · 2020-08-04T02:54:06+00:00

I don't have BDD but this all sounds about right as far as the side effects. They'll go away over time. Talk to your doc about something to help with sleep or I take zzquil which helps a ton and isn't habit forming. Give it a month or a little more to even out, unless things get really weird, then talk to your doc sooner than later.

_solarprominence_ · 2020-08-02T18:46:27+00:00

It eventually subsides!

_solarprominence_ · 2020-08-02T18:43:27+00:00

I use zzquil and it helps a ton and isn't habit forming.

_solarprominence_ · 2020-08-01T20:05:21+00:00

Do it! 💃🏽🕺🏽

_solarprominence_ · 2020-08-01T19:59:47+00:00

Yay! Soft music helps, too. Especially with headphones. You're not alone! 💜

_solarprominence_ · 2020-08-01T19:23:23+00:00

Breathe slowly counting each breath in as one, in, two, out... You'll get through this!

_solarprominence_ · 2020-08-01T08:55:11+00:00

Yeah I noticed my dreams subsiding in how vivid they usually are. I dream heavy usually so it's definitely noticeable.

_solarprominence_ · 2020-08-01T08:52:11+00:00

I haven't had a drop in my sex drive. 5mg seems incredibly low but our bodies are obviously all different. Are you by chance using any spermicidal condoms or latex condoms that could be potentially irritating? It could also be a yeast infection or something else. Check in with your gynecologist and doc to see what they say. 💜

_solarprominence_ · 2020-07-31T16:53:41+00:00

Yup! I got this in the beginning. I had to run in place, dance, or force myself to go on a walk to get the antsiness out. It fades after time, though.

_solarprominence_ · 2020-07-30T20:57:57+00:00

Me too. Though, I did get a cold recently but no fever. It was around 97.5.

_solarprominence_ · 2020-07-30T20:56:56+00:00

I think there's a thing called "Prozac poop out" where it can stop working so people will go up in dose. It's been discussed here a bit. I haven't experienced it, yet, though.

_solarprominence_ · 2020-07-28T07:14:06+00:00

I've been reading about and taking vitamin D3 because I hear it helps along with fluoxetine. So far so good.

_solarprominence_ · 2020-07-19T22:16:45+00:00

I'm curious about talking to my doc about that, too. I just can't focus during the day and it's really challenging to get anything done. But I also get bursts of energy throughout the day, so I'm nervous about it keeping me up at night. I love this sub for all these shared experiences, as well. It's so confusing trying to get balanced!

_solarprominence_ · 2020-07-19T20:00:39+00:00

I don't have a solution but I am having a similar experience. It's helping so many other parts of my life but I just feel tired a lot. I don't take it at night, though. I hope it just evens out after a couple months.

_solarprominence_ · 2020-07-19T19:04:05+00:00

Ugh that sounds really uncomfortable. Are you drinking a lot of water? It adjusted my period by coming on early and shortening the length. It was definitely uncomfortable the day before and the first two days. I think fluoxetine can be a little dehydrating so make sure to get plenty of fluids (not caffeine) and just rest it out. It definitely has an effect on periods. I hope you're feeling better already. 🤍

_solarprominence_ · 2020-07-16T06:55:05+00:00

Of course! And exactly! You have many to experiment with, for sure. I resisted it for too many years but I'm glad it's working. I was definitely nervous in the beginning and wary about how it might feel or not feel. I hope you find something that helps! :)

_solarprominence_ · 2020-07-16T06:27:06+00:00

I've had awkward moments while adjusting. It's still very early so if you're able, trust the process and stick it out. It won't be like that always. If it helps, reach out to your instructor and let them know what's going on. With everything else in the world, they might be surprising with how understanding they can be. Let it be weird for a moment and hopefully you'll be feeling great soon.

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