Elshoop Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 Has anyone out there had hypoglycemia when trying to taper off their SSRI? I’m just now starting to understand that many of the odd Sx I am having are likely related to this. My PCP has been flummoxed. I was having night sweats, crazy dreams, sever dizziness, fatigue, couldn’t think. Also, had the “brain zaps” that I could never figure out how to describe until I found articles on my own. In an effort to to try to figure out what was happening, I started wearing a continuous blood glucose monitor and found my CBG’s were dropping into the 30’s at night. This resolved when I started taking my Prozac again. However at the time I had just started taking some new supplements and I attributed it to that. I can’t afford to get another monitor to further test this, I had signed up for a free trial, they are super expensive. None of my lab work is indicative of diabetes, and we’ve checked everything. Thanks all for you input. Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Shep Posted November 13, 2022 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted November 13, 2022 Hi, @Elshoop Welcome to Surviving Antidepressants. On 11/8/2022 at 3:47 PM, Elshoop said: Has anyone out there had hypoglycemia when trying to taper off their SSRI? Yes, this is common for many people. Please see: Reactive hypoglycemia? Low blood sugar and symptoms For healthy ways of handling low blood sugar through diet, please see: Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) diet Suggested meal plan - hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) diet Here is information on tapering Prozac: Tips for tapering off fluoxetine (Prozac) Why taper by 10% of my dosage? The Windows and Waves Pattern of Stabilization On 11/8/2022 at 3:47 PM, Elshoop said: However at the time I had just started taking some new supplements Please let us know what supplements you are taking, the dose, and the time(s) of day you take them. Also, what time of day do you take Prozac? Please add a signature. Here's how: How to Summarize Your Drug History in Your Signature Please continue to use this thread to document your taper and ask questions. After you set up your signature, we'll be able to give you more targeted advice. Link to comment
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