I have just been given a script for Prozac/Fluoxetine 20mg. My doctor gave me a good overview of the process of adjusting to having this in my system. But I am now a little bit apprehensive about starting on them as I have a business trip in 10 days time. On the business trip I will be conducting a training program solo, so I can't really afford to be feeling nauseous, headachy, more anxious etc. These seem to be common initial side-effects.
So my question is, should I wait until after the trip to start taking the pills, due to the initial side effects? Or are they over-stated in your experience?
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posted by MT
on May 16, 2013 -
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Can anyone provide a recommendation(s) for a primary care doctor(s) in NYC or the Jersey City/Hoboken area who is knowledgeable about using Metformin to help with weight gain associated with antipsychotics use?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 23, 2013 -
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I've been on a progestin-only pill to prevent pregnancy for three weeks, and I am unhappy. Wondering if anyone experienced similar symptoms, especially dizziness/hypotensive episodes and irregular bleeding) and how long they took to go away for you. (details within)
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posted by Fire
on Feb 14, 2013 -
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YANMD, etc: I started Bactrim yesterday for a MRSA-esque skin infection. I'm experiencing side effects that don't exactly bother me (persistent headache), but the prescription info sheet warns that I should be contacting my doctor ASAP. I'll be doing that tomorrow morning, but should I skip my dose tonight? Other deets within.
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posted by Chutzler
on Dec 30, 2012 -
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pharmacology question: what does it mean that I reacted so very badly to a single dose of Lunesta (eszopiclone, 3 mg)?
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posted by Corvid
on Oct 24, 2012 -
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How do I talk to doctors when they prescribe something that I believe is contraindicated for me if they don't believe or care? This keeps happening and I'm kind of sick of being a guinea pig to only have exactly what I said would happen, happen.
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posted by [insert clever name here]
on Aug 20, 2012 -
29 answers
Unbearable side effects of starting Citalopram. Should I stick this out or take a chance with an alternative?
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posted by lilnublet
on Jul 22, 2012 -
8 answers
Is it common to experience a ramp up in negative thoughts after being on Paxil for just 4 days?
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posted by kanata
on Jul 12, 2012 -
11 answers
[PlaylistFilter] Songs about being on, or prescribed with, psychiatric medication.
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posted by Yma
on May 18, 2012 -
52 answers
Have any of you experienced joint or muscle pain (or discomfort) when taking Allegra?
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posted by bjork24
on May 14, 2012 -
3 answers
So, what's the deal with 1% OTC hydrocortisone, for chronic skin problems? The recommendations to use it (and the stuff) are so ubiquitous, yet the warnings so dire! And it seems to be the only thing that works at all well with my…
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posted by dpcoffin
on Jan 16, 2012 -
16 answers
Hormonal birth control question: Lo Loestrin Fe has no generic, and even with my crappy insurance is unaffordable for me. What are other ultra-low-dose birth control pills that DO have generics?
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posted by fiercecupcake
on Oct 11, 2011 -
21 answers
I never thought I'd be asking Metafilter a medical question, but after baffling two doctors, I figure it's worth a shot. Anyone ever had/heard of attacks of joint pain affecting all joints on one side of the body only?
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posted by whitneyarner
on Aug 3, 2011 -
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After a year in counseling to address anxiety, my therapist recommended pharmaceutical treatment. My doctor prescribed Paxil. I'm nervous as all get-out about taking it after reading horror stories on the internet. Am I overreacting?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 27, 2011 -
18 answers
Can I do anything to reduce hydrocodone (lortab) "hangovers" which happen when the pill wears off?
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posted by KogeLiz
on Apr 20, 2011 -
10 answers
What effect would you expect to see if a child (a pre-teen boy) who does NOT have ADHD is treated with ADHD meds (Ritalin, Adderall, or similar)?
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posted by anastasiav
on Oct 20, 2010 -
36 answers
asking for a friend: looking for what side effects may happen (mainly weight gain or slow metabolism) when taking cymbalta and wellbutrin SR together.
posted by elle.jeezy
on May 11, 2010 -
19 answers
Experiences with Cesamet (generic name nabilone, a synthetic cannabinoid)? I was prescribed the drug for continued pain with a recent surgery because I can't take any habit-forming meds (opiates, benzos), but when I took it last night it made me feel incredibly stoned-- and that's not a pleasant experience for me. Will the side effects subside over time?
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posted by mireille
on Apr 27, 2010 -
3 answers
Post-surgery hair loss? Anybody have experience with this? How long does it last? Does it grow back on its own? Do I need to see a doctor?
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posted by gilsonal
on Nov 8, 2009 -
12 answers
Looking for information and anecdotes about your experience and knowledge of beta blockers for anxiety.
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posted by Wroksie
on Oct 28, 2009 -
5 answers
I was diagnosed with type-A influenza with a "high possibility" of it being H1N1 on Monday. I have been holed up in my apartment since then, taking the Tamiflu the doctor gave me. But it's making me feel worse - after I take it, I become dizzy, headachey, and nauseated. Can I stop taking it, or should I finish up the pills I've been given now that I've already started on it? YANAD, YANMD (and my doctor only speaks Japanese).
posted by emmling
on Sep 3, 2009 -
8 answers
I'm coping with two different side effects from two different medications--hair loss and sore tongue/dry mouth. Any advice from the hive mind? Teal deer explanation and questions inside.
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posted by elfgirl
on Aug 30, 2009 -
7 answers
Is my length of prednisone treatment long enough to justify freaking out this much about side effects?
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posted by telegraph
on Mar 16, 2009 -
12 answers
Argh. So, a while back I was diagnosed with dysthymia (which is a clinical term for long-term moody, irritable, melancholy, anxious...while not quite clinically depressed and not quite having anxiety disorder). I've felt this way forever, and I'm trying to figure out my next step.
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posted by The Dutchman
on Jan 19, 2009 -
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I want to start taking birth control, but I'm afraid of potential side effects. I really do not want mood swings, weight gain and I especially do not want bigger boobs. What if I start on the Nuvaring and my boobs go up a cup size, if I stop taking it, will they go back to their normal size?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 8, 2008 -
21 answers
My baby boy will undergo general anesthesia Thursday.
What should I expect when I get him home?
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posted by Dizzy
on May 5, 2008 -
10 answers
What resources are there for dealing with the side effects of Coumadin? I'm not seeking medical advice; I'm seeking suggestions for coping with medication that makes you feel bad.
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posted by juliplease
on Apr 10, 2008 -
8 answers
What can I expect from taking a break from hormonal birth control? How long does it take the hormones to clear out of your system? Which hormonal birth control side effects disappear and which stay? Factual and anecdotal advice welcome!
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posted by schroedinger
on Oct 24, 2007 -
23 answers
I'm on day three of medicating with Bupropion (Wellbutrin generic), 150mg once daily, sustained release. This is my first time on any sort of anti-depressant, and I've started itching. I'd rather not call a doctor (I realize that's silly, but humor me), and webpages I've looked at seem split about whether itching is a rare, Stop Medicating Immediately side-effect or a common nuisance. Please advise?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 5, 2007 -
14 answers
Is my NuvaRing making my period wonky, and will it eventually stop? Has anyone had similar side-effects from starting on the Ring? Womanly cycle details inside.
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posted by schroedinger
on Jun 8, 2007 -
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