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I went to psychiatric and he prescribed me antidepressants flouxetine 20 mg...what are the side effects of this capsule?
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Always feel comfortable asking your psychiatrist, also a physician, about side effects of any medicine that is prescribed. It is not wrong to.
Ask when you see them in the next visit.
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if uncomfortable, visit them soon to get peace knowing the side effects and everything.
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it will be OK, trust your specialist
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Your psychiatrist would be the best person to help you understand the side effects as well as and more importantly the positive effects a particular medicine or combination of medicines will have for your condition. If you are in doubt or have queries then directly clarify with your psychiatrist.
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Ask the same doctor....he will guide you in a much better way.
Or Google up.
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Hi,
Focus on your recovery, the psychiatrist has prescribed the medication , trust in the treatment plan . To worry about the side effects won’t help , as that is relative to multiple factors .
If you do feel side effects inform your Psychiatrist , a change in medication will be prescribed accordingly for you to feel better .
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Try Psychotherapy .
Exercise , deep breathing & positive affirmations.
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Side effects of any medication including fluoxetine may vary from person to person depending on their physical, physiological, medical, psychological condition and their support system and doses. So, do not excessively worry about the side effects and focus on your improvement.
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Keep in touch with your Psychiatrist
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Take healthy diet, be physically active and believe in self care
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Hi, Consult with the psychiatrist who prescribed you this medicine.
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It's crucial to take any medication, including antidepressants, exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider and to communicate with them about any side effects you may experience. If you have concerns or experience severe side effects, it's important to contact your healthcare provider promptly.
Do not stop taking fluoxetine abruptly, as this can lead to withdrawal symptoms. It's essential to discuss any changes in your medication regimen with your psychiatrist or healthcare professional. They can provide guidance on managing side effects and adjusting your treatment plan if necessary
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Along with Antidepressants plz take some Psychological therapy like CBT , MBCT, Hypnotherapy for better results
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U can visit us for further treatments
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Mr. Vijay Kumar
Psychologist
30 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
Side effects of almost every medicine including fluoxetine can be searched out on the internet. But please remember, when a doctor prescribes a medicine, she / he does a risk-benefit analysis and satisfies that the benefits are relatively higher in the use of the concerned medicine. So, worrying too much about the side effects of prescribed medicines will not be of any help in dealing with the health issues. The best, especially while dealing with a psychiatrist, is to report anything unusual or unexpected happening after the use of the medication. The doctor will assess the situation and adjust / alter / stop the medication as necessary. So, the most important thing while dealing with any perceived side effects of a medicine is to seek help from the doctor.
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Ms. Smriti
Counselling Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Plz connect with psychiatrist for better knowledge. Psychologist can't prescribe medicine
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