Sha3472I have really bad panic attacks I even collapse off them been perscribed 20 mg fluoxetine but 2 scared to take them as heard can make panic attacks worse and I hav a 3 year old can any1 help pla
Can fluoxetine make panic attacks worse?
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- 24 Sep 2012 by Sha3472
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- panic disorder, fluoxetine, anxiety and stress
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kaismama24 Sep 2012
Think about it rationally. You saw your doc because of panic attacks, he prescribes something and now you're afraid to take it. Does this really make sense? Do you think your doc would try to hurt you? One of the side effects is anxiety. Not panic attacks. This side effect usually goes away when the pill starts working. Not everyone gets anxiety as a side effect, this is just a potential problem. Unfortunately too many people repeat horror stories and embellish them. Give yourself a chance.
Wger282424 Sep 2012
From what I know about this drug is it helps with depression,OCD and panic disorder.there is a chance that the med can increase your aniexty in the beginning but should subside. As with all meds it takes time for your body to adjust to them.
What helps me when I start a new med is that I reach out to my family and let them know what's going on so they can support me and help me if I need it. Or maybe even a close friend.
My anixeity infers upon my daughter when I am not on meds so for me I feel it's better for everyone that I am on medication
I can relate with you about trying a new medication it scary because you just want your panic attacks to stop and never have to go through that again. Please feel free to inbox me if you have any additional question or just need some support
Take care
Ger
bumblebee9025 Sep 2012
Dear Sha3472,
Hello, and welcome. Everyone has an opinion, but mine is that it is completely normal to be a little nervous and even afraid to start any new medication. Even if it's suppose to help you. We have mental problems... that's why we would wonder such things. I know I have. And I have been given something to help me with a condition and it NOT help me at all. Some answers can be a little abrupt, but you are totally normal to be nervous dear. Anytime I have ever tried a new medication I have been nervous at first... and I'm not ashamed of that whatsoever. It might not make sense to everyone. Doesn't have to. They don't live in you're body. they don't feel what you are going through... psychically and emotionally. Only you and the good Lord knows that girl. Try and relax, and think positive thoughts about it. It will work out for you. Best wishes to you, and I hope you get to feeling better really soon. Take care, Your Friend, Ruthie
Lisa01
25 Sep 2012
Beautifully put Ruthie and so very kind as usual. No wonder you make such a great friend! :)
Lisa
bumblebee90
25 Sep 2012
Oh, thank you girl. We need to stay in touch more often. I miss ya. Ruthie Going to bed now. my heads bobbing at the computer now. lol lol
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pledge25 Sep 2012
Hello Sha3472. From a pharmacological point of view, most all drugs taken for anxiety will often (not always) when first beginning to take them, make a person more anxious than say, when being drug free. Its the manner, of the chemical substances that when entering your body, these substances will interact with the parts of the brain requesting the help of in this case Fluoetine/Prozac. Your brain is overwhelmed by the drug and not being accustomed/used to the newcomer, as a defence of sorts anxiety levels (alarm bells) are increased. What I just mentioned is a simple way of explaining how the drug works when first being taken. Regards pledge
Sha3472
25 Sep 2012
Thanku this is my 2nd day taking this medicine feel abit dizzy and spacey but got a really tight chest not sure if this is normal or not but will try and continue 4 afew more days and c how it goes also didn't sleep well at all last night but got work til 11 2night so hope this will make me tired and find it easier 2 relax, fingers crossed :)
pledge
25 Sep 2012
I understand. Hopefully you'll have a good night.
masso416925 Sep 2012
Hello Sha,
Welcome to the site.
As you can read everyone has something to contribute with and I truly respect everyone on this site and their contributions.
Never start something scared, specially with a medication and the possible side effects, you may or may not experience any at all, as I said they are possible not guaranteed, but being predisposed will not help you at all, from my experience.
I was on Fluoxetine for a very long time and did not experience any possible side effects, but I always check everything there is to know about a medication when I am starting to take it, so I know what to do in case I experience somthing out of the ordinary, like you have done. Having said that and being realistic not negative at all, I believe Fluoxetine to be a great antidepressant.
Sha3472
26 Sep 2012
Thankyou, only day 3 and havnt taken 3rd pill yet as take it about 3pm, having a really bad day 2day had a bad panic attack this morning whilst yer on my own with my 3 year old son, I had 2 take 2mg of diazepam 2 calm me down but still not feeling good, don't no whether 2 take another Prozac 2day as carnt handle this feeling, any1 else had similar experiences help pls don't no what 2 do 4 thebest :(
masso4169
26 Sep 2012
Call your Dr. at once and let him / her know what you are experiencing, perhaps you need a dose adjustment, or a change of medication.
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Thankyou guys really appreciate it, took my 1st tablet 2night dong feel any different except I'm wide awake, I no the doctor would not try 2 hurt me but don't really think they listen and giv out percriptions abit 2 freely, I hav heard good and bad about this med but plucked up the courage 2 try anything as gotta b better than suffering sobad with panic attacks, will keep u posted :)