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Prozac withdrawal symptoms?????

crystals83
crystals83
I have been taking a very low dose of prozac since May and I started at 5mg and slowly went up to 15. I decided to up my dose per my psychiatrist to 20mg. When I increase the side effects only last one to two days and arent really that bad. This time though as soon as I took the new dose I thought I was gonna die. I had dizziness, nausea, and a migraine for two days. I decided to go back to 15mg after four days of misery. I felt way better yesterday and now today the nausea is really bad and now Im having vertigo, a slight headache and I feel faint.....
I have a very very sensitive system when it comes to medications, so could I possibly having some withdrawal symptoms from decreasing my dose back down? And if so how ling will they last?
I asked the doctor in the ER because I had to get a shot for my migraine and he said that prozac cant cause side effects like I had because I increased by such a low dose, but the day after I lowered it I felt fine.
I dont wanna call the doctor and ask because they never believe me and they dont believe I have such a sensitive body either.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I would not think at that low dose it should. I have been on it and off it a couple of times and had no problems. Good luck.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Medication can affect people in different ways. Presumably the doctor you saw wasn't an expert on psychiatric medication. When I took Prozac I got the feeling of having weird little electric shocks every twenty seconds.

In total I think I've been on around 10 to 15 different antidepressants. They have all done weird and bizzare things to me.

If you feel ill to the point you feel you need doctor input then definitely go and see him but if you can stick it out a while things might ease up.

Good luck
sunnycat
sunnycat
First, if you don't trust your dr and you don't feel either him or your staff trust you...I would get a new dr. Some dr.s aren't a right fit- I think some don't truly understand depression, but I have found a few that do. A good dr. will pay attention to your symptoms and do what is best for your health.
I would say prozac isn't right for you- I take 40mg and have for about 4 mnths and have barely noticed a difference...they affect everyone differently. Seems like the side effects aren't worth it for you. It seems like a rollercoaster ride to get to the right medication...or at least it has been for me...I'll keep you in my thoughts as I am still on my roller coaster ride too!
Take care
deleted_user
deleted_user
I've had TONS of changes in medications before but for me, nothing of that sort has happened. I've taken 30mg of Prozac then my doc increased my dosage to 40mg & I didn't even notice a difference to be honest. But meds are different for everyone. I say if you're having adverse affects you should stop taking them & change your meds. I've been nearly knocked out by a med called Saphris. Horrible experience I couldn't take 5mg because it made me dizzy, my tongue went numb for an hour & I had to be put to sleep because I was seeing spots. Once something happens like that you've got to tell your doc no matter what because that's not a normal side effect & you probably shouldn't be taking that med in the first place.