Not to do with sepsis, but in case it interests anyone, I read some papers a few years ago about how very low doses of fluoxetine (below the dose where it works as an SSRI, with all the side effects that confers) can stimulate the production of neurosteroids which in turn can reduce neuroinflammation, reduce anxiety, and various other things (Google "low dose fluoxetine neurosteroids" to find several).
I had chronic low-level anxiety for a few years so decided to try it and after a couple of months I realized it had all gone away. I take 5mg 2/3 times a week (clinical dose for depression is 20mg/day and up) and have had no negative side effects. My doctor knows and while they're not up on the mechanics of it, they said if it's working, keep going.
Did you know that low doses of SSRIs are regularly prescribed for general anxiety? 1/4th of a depression dose or so usually.
Sounds like you're responding well to a pretty low dose! With the halflife being what it is, taking every couple days should be similar to taking even less, but daily
I haven't read up on your suggested google terms, do you see this as different than the typical SSRI for generalized anxiety?
do you see this as different than the typical SSRI for generalized anxiety?
I don't have a way to compare as I've never taken an SSRI or similar medication at a standard dose. However, I've had none of the common side effects associated with standard doses, so I'm inclined to believe the literature.
I'm taking roughly 1/10th the typical dose (if you average it out over time) and while it wasn't quick or "obvious", I'm happy with the outcome even if it's placebo since there are no downsides so far.
I had chronic low-level anxiety for a few years so decided to try it and after a couple of months I realized it had all gone away. I take 5mg 2/3 times a week (clinical dose for depression is 20mg/day and up) and have had no negative side effects. My doctor knows and while they're not up on the mechanics of it, they said if it's working, keep going.