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Day 2 on prozac (fluoxetine) feeling really depressed. nausea, frequent use of toilet, lethargic, tired, no motivation, low, sad.

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Prozac (fluoxetine): Too early to see full benefits. If affecting your stomach, try taking it on full stomach & later in the day. Inform your doctor of your progress.

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Answered 7/28/2017

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Initial worsening: Its not uncommon to have some initial worsening beginning antidepressant and some GI side effects. This should improve after 2 weeks. If it doesn't contact your prescriber. Also tell them if you get suicidal.

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A member asked:

Day 2 on prozac (fluoxetine) feeling really depressed. nausea, frequent use of toilet, lethargic, tired, no motivation, low, sad.

11 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Pappas and 5 doctors agreed

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