Hi
I have been on fluoxetine for 3 months. Felt sick for couple of weeks, but then ok. It took about 4-6 weeks to kick in, but feel so much better on them. I am also on HRT due to surgical menopause, and am doing CBT which also has been great.
I have been off work for 3 months due to low mood/anxiety and am starting to feel ready to go back, don't think I could have done it without the fluoxetine. I know doctors shouldn't be prescribing them as much now for menopause symptoms but my HRT was helping my mood at all and just needed something to help me get thought this difficult time. Am worrying about withdrawal symptoms when I have to come off them, but hopefully that won't be for quite a while!
Good luck
Nikki xxx