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Can An Increase Of Fluoxitine Drug By 80 Mgs Cause Any Side Effect?

I ve been taking fluoxitine for depression. I ve been at 50mg daily. Yesterday my doctor (I see a psychiatrist) raised my dose to 80mgs. I forgot to ask him about how will I know if the dosage is too high? Will there be side effects that I should watch for?
Mon, 23 Jan 2017
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Dear Friend
First Of all , If you are taking Fluoxetine and dose of Fluoxetine increased by your Doctor then its Ok. Usually dose adjusted according to symptoms.
yes, there are a lot of side effects of SSRI (Fluoxetine), most common sexual side effects other than weight gain.
i suggest you to please consult a counselor and continue the medicine as suggested by your Doctor.
Dont forgot to exercise daily, healthy diet , omega 3 fatty acid rich foods( Fish).
Keep Smiling Always.
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Can An Increase Of Fluoxitine Drug By 80 Mgs Cause Any Side Effect?

Dear Friend First Of all , If you are taking Fluoxetine and dose of Fluoxetine increased by your Doctor then its Ok. Usually dose adjusted according to symptoms. yes, there are a lot of side effects of SSRI (Fluoxetine), most common sexual side effects other than weight gain. i suggest you to please consult a counselor and continue the medicine as suggested by your Doctor. Dont forgot to exercise daily, healthy diet , omega 3 fatty acid rich foods( Fish). Keep Smiling Always.