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349d

how does fluoxetine compare to sertraline? I'm being moved to fluoxetine as sertraline isn't really doing anything for me and I'm just wondering about other people's responses to it

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    • Jameibumblebee

      331d

      From what I've read, escitalopram is better than sertraline (I take escitalopram and I sware by it). Escitalopram is not to be confused with citalopram (2 very different affects - citalopram made me worse).

    • Jameibumblebee

      331d

      From what I've read, escitalopram is better than sertraline (I take escitalopram and I sware by it). Escitalopram is not to be confused with citalopram (2 very different affects - citalopram made me worse).

    • HCG2021

      331d

      Well I am NOT a doctor but I can speak from my experience. And internet research šŸ¤Ŗ. Fluoxetine is known as an activating SSRI. Compared to others that are more Sedating in nature. This is benefit depression. I felt this early on as a combination of increased energy. Fluoxetine has been a life saver for me but let me be real with you, the first 4-6 weeks is a ride. But donā€™t give up on it. Many do before feeling any benefits. I definitely do not feel numb in it. I feel very normal. But the adjustment phase kind had me all over for a bit. That is normal. Hang in there, and feel free to message me anytime for encouragement.

    • Silence

      331d

      it's mainly for depression, I also have anxiety though so I'm also worried it's going to make that worse as sertraline was meant to help with that but made me feel absolutely numb

    • HCG2021

      331d

      Out of curiosity what is the main thing you / your doctor is trying to treat? For me it was GAD. General Anxiety Disorder. But fluoxetine (Prozac) has a good track record for treating depression and even OCD.

    • HCG2021

      331d

      I havenā€™t taken Sertraline but have been on Fluoxetine for years. It is a very slow acting medication. Slower than all the other SSRIā€™s I believe. Hang in there. Took me 4-6 weeks before I felt improvement when going up from 20 to 40mg.

    • DitsyDiabetic

      345d

      My wife has had a great experience with fluoexetine tbh as have other people i know. I canā€™t take it tho bc itā€™s an ssri and Iā€™m bipolar

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