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Started nuzak 40mg. first 2days were ok, but now i am feeling almost sedated, and not having an apetite,, is this normal, will it go away, on it for 2weeks now?
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Not sure: nuzak or fluoxetine( prozac in the US), is usually started at 20 mg, not sure if 40 mg is the starting dose for you or not. SSRI's can cause nausea or loss of appetite. Sedation with this drug not as common, but is possible. Usually, it subsides or diminishes over the course of a week or two.
Answered 6/29/2020
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Nuzak: Nuzak/ Fluoxetine/ Prozac can cause somnolence in up to 17% and anorexia (loss of appetite) in up to 17%. My question would be - why was it started at 40 mg. That is a little high for a starting dose. Since you are having side effects, please talk to your doctor about reducing the dose.
Answered 7/2/2020
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