User Reviews for Fluoxetine

Prozac (fluoxetine) for Anxiety and Stress: Initially, my doctor started me out on 20mg, but increased the dosage to 30mg after I complained of occassional bouts of anxiety. I started the medication about six months ago. I'm 23 and not on any additional medication. Now, I feel like I can balance college, family and work. I'm not experiencing anxiety and panic attacks like I was prior to the Prozac. The first three weeks of the medication involved sick feelings, but I'm glad that I stuck with it. I also started to visit with a psychologist once a month. This has been very beneficial. Makes me wonder why I struggled with this for years before getting help.

Prozac (fluoxetine) for Depression: Well I just started taking Prozac to help me deal with depression and anxiety. I returned from from a tour in Iraq about three months ago and my symptoms kept getting worse and worse. I've been taking Prozac for about a week now and I'm already feeling relief from it. It's like all the problems are still there, they just dont get to me like they used to. It's been very helpful so far.

Prozac (fluoxetine) for Depression: i had taken prozac for 3 years and had been off for 1 year. In the 3 years that i took it, it was really amazing. I stopped having irrational thoughts, stopped feeling hopeless and could make a decision without going crazy. I stopped taking it after 3 years thinking that i may not need it any more. The depression came back gradually during this time getting worse day by day. Nothing bad was happening in my life during this time. My doc. classifies this as clinical depression. So currently i am back on prozac and feel normal again. I realize that i may have to take it for a long time and i am perfectly fine with that.

Prozac (fluoxetine) for Anxiety and Stress: Prozac has helped my life greatly. I've been taking it for years now and without taking it, I am a mess from worrying about whats going to happen the next day, to stressing about the future. I will worry about something over, and over, and over again obsessively, not being able to control it, no matter how bad I want to. Prozac clears my mind completely so that when I do think of a thought, it just goes away after that thought. No more over worrying or stressing in any such matter. Overall it made me a more happier person.

Prozac (fluoxetine) for Depression: I took Prozac successfully for 12 years until I became immune to its benefits.

Prozac (fluoxetine) for Anxiety and Stress: I started taking Prozac (10mg) a couple of months ago and I feel like a different person - in a good way. Before, I felt like I could not control my angry outburst. I no longer rage. I feel much more positive. I no longer obsessively think about people I am angry with. I feel capable of letting things go! I don't create hostility where there is none anymore. Prozac has been wonderful. I'm really glad I started taking it.

Prozac (fluoxetine) for Anxiety and Stress: Wonderful drug but watch out for medication interactions. Developed Serotonin Syndrome when doctor prescribed Ultram (Tramadol) for pain relief. Caused involuntary muscle spasms, difficulty speaking, walking, etc. Even looked like I had a stroke. I tapered off it shortly after and tried other drugs to help with anxiety, depression and PMDD. I have since come back to Prozac because it works well for me as long as I make sure not to take tramadol or other drugs that can interact with it. I experience weight loss with this drug. Have tons of energy and sleep well at night.

Prozac (fluoxetine) for Depression: I took Prozac for several years to treat my depression and it was awesome. It had few side effects but gave me my life back. I went from not leaving my bed to actually being a productive member of society again. I did lose a good deal of weight while I was on it but that eventually balanced out. I took it until it got to the point where it stopped working for me and I've never found anything that has worked as well. Hopefully I will be able to take it and have it work for me again one day.

Prozac (fluoxetine) for Depression: I have been put on Prozac about a week ago (10 mg) for depression, anxiety and panic disorder as well as OCD. (I know..a lot of conditions) but this is the best medicine so far out of the 48 others I have tried the last 6 months. The first few days I felt a little manic on it...very happy and a hard time sleeping but today, day 5 I feel more balanced and the only side effects I am experiencing is nausea, some dizziness and diarrhea but that should go away within the next week. I look forward to going back to college, spending time with my kids and enjoying life without my ups and downs, lack of energy and no desire to do anything. Prozac has been a God send to me.

Prozac (fluoxetine) for Depression: I'm 56. I've been on Prozac for about 20 years. I would rather not take any medication but the reality is that, for me, there seems to be no choice. Like many who have seen their share of shrinks, I tried everything - and then everything in every combination. Prozac is the only drug that helps me. I have been off of Prozac now for about 3 months. I tapered off very slowly. Thought I made it! But I have gone back to my old miserable self. I hit myself, hard. I want to break everything that doesn't "cooperate" immediately - a button, a hard-to-open package, or a pen for example. I never feel like hitting another person - just myself. I'm going downstairs to begin my Prozac regimen again.

Prozac (fluoxetine) for Anxiety and Stress: I have always been a huge stressor ever since I had my first son. I was 17 and after I had him I suffered from postpartum depression. I would cry all the time and started suffering from panic attacks shortly after. I did not try antidepressants until I was about 22, then started Zoloft. Took an edge off but no re-life of anxiety. Today I am 32 still a sufferer of stress and depression . Been taking Prozac 20mg for 5 months - huge difference. My husband says he can tell. I don't have outburst and I only cry when I should. Not at the drop of a hat. I try not to stress over little things and just had the best Christmas ever because I did not think of suicide like I have in the past. I was actually happy and thankful to be here.

Prozac (fluoxetine) for Depression: It was like the sun breaking throught the clouds. Prozac has been very helpful; I have been very lucky.

Prozac (fluoxetine) for Depression: I really like this drug. I used to sleep all the time but this gives me tons of energy. I am one of the few who has actually lost weight while on it. I love my Prozac!

Prozac (fluoxetine) for Depression: It really does help. I have been on it for 20 years and have tried other medicines but they never worked and I just always go back to Prozac.

Prozac (fluoxetine) for Depression: This is one of the only drugs that I don't have any side effects from.

Prozac (fluoxetine) for Panic Disorder: It's a miracle drug. I took this for anxiety and panic attacks and slight depression. It has changed my life. I am happier. I have made more friends in the past month. It has helped with everything; school, stress, anxiety and self confidence. I cant recommend it enough.

Prozac (fluoxetine) for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: I love it! It helped my anxiety, depression and obsessive compulsive disorder without a lot of side effects or even changing who I am.

Prozac (fluoxetine) for Anxiety and Stress: I started taking 20mg daily after losing my job, moving to a new house and town and my Mom was diagnosed with cancer. It has been about 20 days and I am feeling better already. Placebo effect or not I am handling the stresses of life much better. I mainly chose to seek help because I was wrecking my relationship with my true love. I lost my appetite for the first 2 weeks but it is coming back slowly. I have not experienced any side effects. I recommend this medicine and I have never taken a prescription medicine for stress/anxiety or depression before. For those of you looking for some relief and calm- I say Do It. It is definitely worth trying.

Prozac (fluoxetine) for Depression: I suffer bouts of depression and have been prescribed Prozac. This medication does stop the weepiness and severe irritability that I suffer, however it made me feel "nothing" rather than good. Additionally, the side effects that I suffer on Prozac are not worth the marginal lack of hopeless feelings. I felt nauseous, hollow, scattered and my libido completely vanished. This led to marital stress, so I went off of it on my own. I think it is the wrong chemical for my type of brain chemistry or depression.

Prozac (fluoxetine) for Depression: I have been taking Prozac for at least 8 years and it helps keep me from being irritated all the time. When I have not taken it for a couple of days, I get what I call "permanent road rage", ready to snap at the world.

Prozac (fluoxetine) for Depression: My husband was prescribed Prozac approximately 1 month ago. I began to notice a positive change in him within the first week of starting this medication! Before starting Prozac we were arguing quite a bit and he slept pretty much any time he got the chance. He has diabetes and I believe was in denial about that as well. He would not care about any type of exercise or diet. Since beginning Prozac he has purchased a weight set and has begun some exercising...which is MUCH MORE than he was doing before. The arguments we were having are pretty much non-existent! He is SO much easier to get along with now and our marriage is SO much better for it! I definitely recommend this medication to anyone who is depressed or under a lot of stress.

Prozac (fluoxetine): I have been on 20mg of Prozac daily for a month now. I also take 0.5mg of Xanax for break through panic/anxiety attacks. I have never felt better. After 20 plus years of struggling with depression I have finally found something that helps without all of the yucky side effects. I'm 34 years old and am finally enjoying my life. My family and friends have also noticed the difference this has made. I love it.

Prozac (fluoxetine) for Bulimia: This has made such a difference to my life. It is like the "voice" that continues to tell me I am too fat and that all the "bad" things in life would be better if only I were thinner, has weakened. It is still there but I don't have to listen, if fact I can even ignore it. What a relief. It has made me realize just how much time I was spending listening to all the negative thoughts, planning the food, covering up the vomiting. I finally feel "normal" what a relief.

Prozac (fluoxetine) for Depression: I have been on Prozac for about one month. I feel like I am able to function again. The only issue I have is that I have no interest in sex and I have gained quite a bit of weight.

Prozac (fluoxetine) for Anxiety and Stress: I started Prozac after a bout with anxiety and depression with insomnia. I had probably depleted myself nutritionally and emotionally after a really rough year. Lost my Dad, on-going struggles with eating disorders, chronically ill husband, etc ... what a difference. I have been on it for almost a year and I am fine. I feel great - like myself. Just need to give it time in the beginning. I think the medication and eating healthy and exercising has helped greatly. My stress level is just as high -- just able to take the problems now with normal reactions.