Ask a doctor on the topic of Neurology

Fluoxetine 20 1 A Pharma

October 24, 2014 | 15,00 EUR | answered by Christian Welsch

Hello!

This medication is for patients suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, and bulimia. My neurologist prescribed it to me so that I wouldn't ruminate as much. If I had actually taken the medication, I would have surely become dependent on it and sedated, right?

I don't need to take pills for rumination! Then everyone who ruminates would have to take pills.

Also, I don't do it daily. I usually have episodes before and after my period and in emotional situations, but it's manageable. I don't consider it to be so frequent, but my doctor is trying to control my episodes now using such medications.

Best regards

Christian Welsch

Dear Nadine, Fluoxetine is not a medication that causes dependency. It is mainly used for treating depression. In your case, talk therapy could also be an option, but it is difficult to assess from a distance. Regards, Welsch.