User Reviews for Fluoxetine

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

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

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

Prozac (fluoxetine): 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): 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): 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): 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 am a 46 year old male. In 1988 I was going through a very serious bout with anxiety and depression. Luckily - there was a place called Freedom From Fear on Staten Island that was able to counsel me (free of charge, as was affiliated with Columbia University), and a doctor there prescribed for me a new drug that was just approved and available...Prozac. I took it for eight months or so and recovered - so much so that it helped me deal with the tragedy of my mother dying only a year later. Yes, this medicine saved my life. This is are the reason I am here right now. I only took the medicine for that eight months, and slowly got off it. Here I am 20 years later, totally fine!

Prozac (fluoxetine): I've been on Prozac for 5 months. It took over a month for it to kick in. I was convinced at one point it was not going to work for me. It finally kicked in and I see a huge difference. I pretty much experienced most of the listed side effects listed but, they were mild and most went away after a week. I continue to have some nights of sleeplessness. Also, I find myself grinding my teeth hard sometimes. Overall, Prozac had been a very positive thing for me. For once in a long time I am content with life.

Prozac (fluoxetine): I am a 38 year old female who over the past 10 years has been diagnosed with major depression, major anxiety, PTSD, and others. The depression was getting worse and worse until after many tries with different medication my doctor prescribed Prozac. I truly believe this medicine saved my life.

Prozac (fluoxetine): I have taken Prozac for about fifteen years. No more cyclical valleys of depression followed by highs. Capable of handling extreme stress, exercising, weekly sex - reduced libido. My weight has stayed the SAME. The two to three times of exercising a week is all it takes to be healthy. Only downside is acting out dreams 3-4 times a year and kicking legs while sleeping. The dreams I can't predict. The kicking legs can be sensed in early evening and I just take two Liquid Advils to subdue them. Life Is Good!

Prozac (fluoxetine): My experience, as a man, on Prozac for 10 years: Overall, it seems to work the best in relieving me of life-threatening depression. In addition, it has the fewest side effects among all the other medications with these two very significant exceptions; 1)WHILE TAKING: It nearly removes your libido 100% which can ruin most relationships 2) If you STOP TAKING Prozac, you'll experience for the next 2 weeks the strange sensation of electric currents zipping inside your head with every change in thought or visual focus you make. If you stay on Prozac, It's probably best to be single. Instead, make new and real friendships which Prozac allows you the freedom to do. Good Luck!

Prozac (fluoxetine): I have been taking Prozac 20 mg for about a month. I went through a divorce last year, which was stressful, and still is. I was staying stressed out, cried a lot, had a negative attitude, and wasn't sleeping. I went to my doctor and she prescribed Prozac to take every morning and Ambien, which is only has needed. It took about 7-10 days, but I can tell a difference. I don't feel all stressed out anymore, I handle problems and situations better. I haven't cried at all since taking it, not sure how I feel about that. I just kinda feel like I'm on an even-keel, so to speak. Haven't had any real side effects from the Prozac. I like taking it, and will probably stay on it for a while.

Prozac (fluoxetine): I have seen a difference when I changed from Prozac to Cymbalta and out of both of these I will choose Prozac.

fluoxetine: I have now been taking this medication for just over a month. I am more relaxed, calm. I have no sleepiness and i think the only side effect is weight loss. Since being on this medication i have lost 10lbs. But i am still giving it some time and see where it leads me.

Prozac (fluoxetine): I'm 16 and have been on Prozac for 2weeks. It took 3 days for the side effects to come in - suicidal thoughts, headaches and pain all around the body. After 2 weeks the side effects seem to fade away and now I'm really better. My mind seems less "foggy" then it was before. Overall I'm liking Prozac and hope it continues with a better life.

Prozac (fluoxetine): I have been taking Prozac for about four years. My worst symptoms were: very disturbing, vivid dreams that affected my sleep; having feelings of uncontrollable anger; feeling hopeless and powerless, and wanting to give up at the slightest difficulty. Being on Prozac has been wonderful for me. The nightmares have pretty much gone away, I am much more calm and patient, and I can deal with the unexpected problems in life much better. I think Prozac made it possible for me to finish grad school and has helped my career. I don't feel addicted to it - in fact, I frequently forget to take it for several days or even a week or more, but when I notice the nightmares or anxiety coming back, I know it's time for me to take it again.

Prozac (fluoxetine): Didn't help. Made me feel weird. Should not be used in teens.