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Regarding medication
I m feeling high and feeling heat from inside and had a heartburn after taking fluoxetin 40 mg for two days, is it normal? and after how much time these side effects will go?
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It's common adverse effect of fluoxetine which can be overcome by taking meds after food .
If not settled do inform your treating consultant and get an antacid.
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Dr. Anitha Vasudevan
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One of the known side effects of Fluoxetine is heartburn. It is otherwise called acidity. It is a mild side effect. As long as you are feeling better with Fluoxetine, do not worry about it. It can be tackled by having the medication after food.
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Ensure that you take the medication after food, never on an empty stomach
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Avoiding early morning tea, coffee may help. Have these drinks after you have solid breakfast . Have some juice instead as soon as you are up
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