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Reviews for fluoxetine systemic to treat Depression
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Prozac (fluoxetine): I have been experiencing major depression and suicidal thoughts. It got to the point that all I wanted to do everyday is stay in bed, not eat, check my blood pressure all day to make sure I'm not having a aneurysm or stroke. I take the problems of my patients and relate them to myself so in case I get the symptoms they had before having a medical emergency. I start to panic and lose my appetite, etc. I also suffer from anxiety and panic attacks. I've seen a psychologist, who was helpful but once I left it was hard for me to focus on the things we talked about due to my daily repetitive ritual of stressing and being depressed. I've been on Prozac for 2 weeks 10 mg - have all the side effects but seems to be a break through. I'll see after a month.
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fluoxetine: I've been taking fluoxetine for at least 18 months now for severe depression. I couldn't sleep or eat even getting out of bed to open the curtains was difficult for me. My GP put me on 40mg a day and did I notice a change in myself - not only happy but motivated and hold a job down a year later. I'm on 20mg now and still have my bad days. Boy do I notice it if I miss a day. It was the best thing I could have done and I swear by it.
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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.
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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.
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fluoxetine: I have been on fluoxetine for about 4 years.
It has been most effective in eliminating low mood swings, panic attacks and even helps tame anger issues and irritability over the little stuff. Has enabled me to balance home and work life and be a reasonably good father of two and husband without driving everyone crazy. I'm in my late 40's and would recommend it highly to anyone who constantly is confronted by overwhelming negative thoughts which inhibit enjoyment of daily life.
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Prozac (fluoxetine): Prozac has changed my life. I had postpartum depression after having a baby & went for months thinking I could fix everything on my own but nothing alleviated the unrealistic hopelessness. My midwife said that one antidepressant doesn't work for everyone, it is like putting your hand in a mixed candy jar and pulling one out, the effects are that unpredictable. Prozac has been amazing for me. It has taken the OCD, hopelessness edge off so now I feel like I have a choice about how I feel. Side effects included feeling nauseous and having diarrhea on the first day, my husband says I sometimes tremor at night, it doesn't work as well when I am on my period, and I often feel really low after having sex. Overall, Prozac has saved my sanity.
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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!
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fluoxetine: I was prescribed Prozac for depression last November and felt nausea for 2 weeks of taking it then it wore off. It worked really well for me until April this year and the effects seemed to just wear off. It was like I was leading somebody elses life. I wasn't in control of anything I did. I was extremely impulsive and took 3 overdoses on Prozac and was admitted to a psychiatric ward for adolescents. Once I came off Prozac I was able to control my implusiveness but I was very very low in mood and I had really bad electric shock impulses in my face, chest, arms and lips.
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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.
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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.
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fluoxetine: I have been on 40mg fluoxetine for about 4 years now due to depression and my temper. It has been of little help on my depression and temper.
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fluoxetine: I went on a course of 20mg per day for about 2 years, basically on advice from duty nurse. This was after telling her of mild anxiety, low energy and low moods. After about 4/6 weeks my general mood/positive feeling and energy levels were enhanced. After approximataly 2 years the effects wore off totally. It is now 15 months since I stopped, I am now about to restart, hopefully to get those positive moods back.
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Prozac (fluoxetine): I was prescribed this at 13 years old after attempting suicide and took it for about 3 years. I didn't feel so depressed, but I didn't feel happy either. I don't think it was all that effective at combating my depression. They kept increasing the dosage to see if more would work better, but it got to the point where the dose would be toxic for my body size so I was switched to a different drug. I am now 20, off all medications and have never felt better.
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Prozac (fluoxetine): I took this with bupropion. I stopped bupropion, because I was so edgy and irritable. It was suggested I wait for Prozac to take full effect in about 1 month. I stopped Prozac last night after a week of it alone. I was edgy, irritable, and didn't feel like doing productive things like care about my job, or care about studying on investing choices. I just wanted to take a nap to relieve the buzzing in my head. Today I am not taking anything. I feel better than yesterday.
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Prozac (fluoxetine): I was on 30mg Prozac daily for stress/anxiety/depression after having an eating disorder for 6 years and felt after 1 year I hit a plateau and weaned myself off of it. When I missed a dose I definitely felt the anxiety creep back and depression set it, but got sick of feeling numb with no emotions and unable to cry even when I wanted to. I however; after being off of it for a year and trying it again because I know I didn't gain weight on it which was my biggest fear. I am afraid to try another medicine and frankly don't feel like going through the weeks you have to wait to see if they work. I know I liked Prozac in all when I was on it and just hope the plateau I felt is gone.
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Prozac (fluoxetine): Wow. I felt very weird the 1st day. It's the 4th day and this afternoon I actually felt some relief. It felt great. Dealing with major depression all my life, this is the 1st time I've ever taken a drug for it. The feeling didn't last all night but, I realize it takes time for this to kick in. For once in my life I am very hopeful.
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Prozac (fluoxetine): I have depression. Prozac did not help me. After 4 weeks and several side effects, the only positive experience was the fact that I didn't feel anything "bad" or "good". The worst was the major lack of motivation and loss of all interest in what I enjoyed in life. That was kind of the problem before the medicine. This is my second day off Prozac and I feel better each day. Good luck all.
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Prozac (fluoxetine): I have been taking this medication since 1-16-09. So far people around me have noticed a change but I still don't see a change that is so dramatic that I should continue using this medicine. I still feel extremely low at times and all they do is keep increasing my dosage.
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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.
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fluoxetine: I am 23 and I have been using fluoxetine for about a month and a half. I have noticed an improvement in my depression. I am able to think straight again and am more motivated. I do have two side effects from it, dry mouth, and lack of appetite. I have lost a bit of weight since being on this. But feeling lighter and happier cancel those out.
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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.
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Prozac (fluoxetine): I have been taking Prozac for 1 week for depression. It seems to be helping me with my attitude. But I am VERY concerned about weight gain.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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fluoxetine: It took me a long time to realize that I had an issue with depression and finally talked to my doctor about it. I have no excuse for depression, I have a wonderful life, two beautiful boys and a wonderful husband but I would get such an overwhelming sense of sadness that would just envelope me and I couldn't even smile. Not every day, not even all day. I have been on this drug for a month now and WHAT A DIFFERENCE. I don't get the sadness at all anymore and I'm not as 'edgy'. It hasn't changed who I am but has allowed me to live my life. I have been incredibly tired, but that could be due to illness and the other medicines I take for allergies and for Raynaud's (lose feeling in my hands and feet in the cold).
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fluoxetine: I have been taking Fluoxetine for about four years now. I love what it does for me in the emotional part of my life, but lately I have noticed a couple of side effects. I can't sleep and have lack of sex drive. That is a bummer and the lack of sleep, well I do get more done in a longer day now.
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fluoxetine: I started taking Prozac back in 1992, after my mom died. At times I get very depressed but because of Prozac I've been able to live a better life. Although there are other medical and health problems that I have such as being wheelchair bound I still have my moody days but I am better now.
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fluoxetine: I was diagnosed with depression after a serious suicide attempt in February 2008. I eventually went to my doctor in March 2008 and was prescribed fluoxetine. I initially started on one tablet per day, which later was increased to two tablets a day (40mg)and I have seen such a difference. I still have my up and down days, but taking this medication has made me enjoy the good days more. I have more motivation, however can be slightly tired and glazed over at times! One thing I have noticed which my doctor hadn't heard of as an effect was dilated pupils, which can look a bit odd. But otherwise it has saved me from myself.
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fluoxetine: I'm 17 years old and I've been diagnosed with depression. I went to my GP and he prescribed me Fluoxetine. I've been on for about 3 months now, and I love them. I don't cry anymore but fluoxetine has made me alot more tired and restless. Also I found my skin was looking a lot nicer and it was so clear and zit free.
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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.
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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.
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