Prozac for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder User Reviews (Page 3)

• Steph
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 8, 2020

"My son takes prozac. Thing I like about it, it works for OCD. He still has it, but compared to how it was - the compulsions and tic like compulsions were almost unbearable. Then there was the hoarding! Since taking Prozac most of that has subsiding. He still hoards but it’s not near as extreme. He still has compulsions but it’s less and more manageable. My issue is, when we have periods and his OCD is ramping up, we have to increase and it seems like we have a honeymoon period and need to increase again. Also, for my husband, this medication was horrible. It did not work on him at all. He had better success with lexapro, but we were not trying to treat OCD with him. I think if you’re trying to treat OCD, this is a great option."

• Anonymous
• October 28, 2011

"Taking 10mg for OCD and social phobia with very satisfactory results. Only side effects I've experienced are loss of appetite and mild forgetfulness. I have not experienced a loss of sexual desire, in fact my libido has increased somewhat."

• zingerz
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 4, 2023

"This has been the most beneficial medication for my OCD and MDD. It really turns down the volume well, while not completely numbing me from feeling other feelings. I am grateful this drug was ever created because I probably would not be here without it."

• Girly...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 19, 2021

"I started taking Prozac three weeks ago. I have depression, anxiety, PTSD and severe OCD with the intrusive thoughts. Before Prozac I have battled with depression and anxiety for years but the OCD has just hit hard within the past year and a half. To the point of loosing my family and friends over it because I was constantly questioning and accusing and it was just awful. My family doctor wasn't giving me the correct medicine. I have tried wellbutrin, lexapro, effexor etc. and none of them were helping me, I just felt like I was getting worse. I started seeing a Psychiatrist and she diagnosed me with severe OCD and put me on Prozac. The first week I couldn't really tell anything, the second week I felt alive again, like a weight had been lifted off of me, thoughts were still there but I was able to dismiss them a lot easier. Week three I am feeling a little down and depressed this week but I am not giving up. The way I felt with week 2 I hope to start feeling more often and even better."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 24, 2017

"It took a few months for it to start to settle in, I think, but total game changer. 6 months ago I was in an awful state due to undiagnosed OCD & depression. Started going to therapy and taking prozac and now it feels like I'm standing on more solid ground. I haven't felt this good in years and feel silly for my past apprehension at trying SSRIs. Only side effects I've noticed are I'm a bit sleepy throughout the day and I'm having vivid dreams most nights (never remembered my dreams before taking prozac) but no complaints about the latter. Recently bumped up to 30 mg after being on 20 for a few months to try and kick the last of the obsessive thoughts. Really couldn't recommend enough. I can only hope this keeps working."

• Gregocd
• February 15, 2016

"Had to switch to this after sertraline didn't work when I tried to go back on it. OCD blew up as soon as I stopped my previous SSRI and I ended up sick. Always consult your doctor and if you have severe OCD, it's an SSRI for life... Fluoxetine had the usual side effects: suicidal, anxious, worsening of depression and tiredness. Unfortunately you just have to work through this with these meds. After a few weeks I started to see some slow progress and my obsessions decreased. I was still severely depressed and I augmented this with risperidone. That too made me a bit crazy for a few days but after a couple of weeks I was able to return to work after 3 months off. These meds take time. 18 months on I'm just on fluoxetine 60mg and feel great!"

• Anony...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 26, 2022

"I am taking Prozac to treat OCD and the anxiety that results from it. A little background: I took 50mg Sertraline (Zoloft) five years ago for anxiety. It was a difficult ramp up period. I had dry heaves, drenching night sweats and no appetite. After about a month, they subsided and I went up to 75mg. Zoloft did fix my anxiety but it left me “flat”. I wasn’t anxious or sad but also never had any joy. It turned me into Mr. Spock. Oddly though, and contrary to so many reviews, my libido went through the roof. I came off Zoloft after about a year and was fine for about 4 years. Now, I’ve been diagnosed with OCD that the prior doc didn’t recognize. Prozac this time. I was nervous for the side effects but they’ve been minor. Very mild nausea and some insomnia. And, just like Zoloft, increased libido. My OCD and anxiety are lessening. Don’t let negative reviews dissuade you from trying Prozac. Everyone reacts differently."

• pureo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 8, 2024

"If you're starting Prozac, I encourage you to read. Male (23) suffering from pure OCD. I came off Zoloft and started Prozac. I began on 20mg and reached 60mg within a month. In my experience and research, the maximum dose usually helps with OCD. I didn't experience 'things getting worse at first' until about 2 weeks on the meds. I quickly spiraled back into almost unbearable OCD thoughts and couldn't think straight when with my girlfriend. I thought Prozac wasn't for me. Despite this, my doctor kept me on 60mg. The improvement was dramatic, and now at 2 weeks on 60mg, I'm slowly feeling more relaxed. The thoughts are still present, but they are almost muted and don't demand the attention they once did. In my opinion, Prozac requires a high dose and time (8-12 weeks). If things worsen, stick with it. You might doubt its effectiveness, but time and dosage are key. I will update my review to 10/10 if I reach a state where I almost feel 'cured' as I have before. It's just over 2 weeks on 60mg now."

• MrsH
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 13, 2019

"I’ve been taking Prozac for 1 year now. I started with 20mg. The anxiety and obsessive thoughts were still there. My dr decided I should go up in the dosage to 40 mg. And it helped tremendously. I would say the side effects while being on the medicine was gain weight, and unable to orgasm. After 8 months of being on 40 mg she suggested to try 30 mg and that was definitely a game changer. I am now able to reach orgasm normally. The first three weeks my sleep was still disrupted so she prescribed me trazadone 25mg. I took that for the first two months and it helped me. I don’t need it anymore."

• Jeff
• March 24, 2015

"Prozac really saved my life 6 years ago when I was suffering from major Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Insomnia related to it. Tried to stop it few times but always had to come back. No sexual side effects even at 40mg/day. Unofortunately it seemed that the medicine had pooped-out on me after 5 years and I currently started taking Paxil."

• South...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 2, 2016

"If you scroll down a bit to 2014, you will find my rave review of Prozac for OCD and more than 100 people found it useful as well which is great. Now it's 2016, a year and a half later and I went from 115 lbs (I NEVER struggled with weight) to 151 lbs today and I'm just 5'2". My diet did NOT change. In fact I battled anorexia in my teens. I just don't enjoy food that much and still don't. I truly believe some people may eat more, but ultimately it messes with your thyroid and hormones bad. So, this is what I'll say: Prozac is pure genius and DOES work very, very well. You will probably lose weight in the first few months, and then as you approach a year the weight comes on fast and hard."

• dariley
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 17, 2015

"I wasn't sure if this drug was helping with OCD. When asked I would reply, "it seems to make it easier to deal with it". Then my Doc decided to lower my dose in order to take me off it. When I got to 60mg I lost it. The obsessive thoughts were out of control. Compulsions increased as well. I am back on 100mg and feeling and thinking much better. The med helps a lot, but doesn't fix me completely. I challenge my compulsions every day so I can reinforce that I do not need them."

• Villa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 2, 2019

"I have been on Prozac for about 8 months for OCD and depression. It was been a miracle drug for me. It allows me to actually use my skills learned in years of therapy to fight the intrusive thoughts and urges withhold food and to ritualize. I still have thoughts and urges, but I’m increasing my dose to 30 and then to 40 per docs orders, and am just happy I am living my life without my fears and thoughts ruling over me. I can eat without my fear on contamination ruling my mind and process through a lot more. I experienced side effects when starting but then they go away. I also take 5,000 mg of vitamin D for my low levels which helps with the depression. Good luck to all!"

• Ahaan
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 6, 2021

"Fluoxetine : the 24th day I feel a little change I'm on day 25 I think it will take some more time for full effect so I m good . First 23 days are very tough because I always wake up with anxiety attack and suicidal thoughts but on the 24th day it gone and feel better. Don’t quit it seriously working. This is the best decision I have made I my life. Fact : it takes time and make worse before better and take time to fully effective. Love for those share their experiences these reviews helped so much. I'm so thankful to all"

• searc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 25, 2022

"I recently started on Prozac for Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, OCD, Insomnia after cycling through a number of medications for several disorders. I tried trazodone at first for anxiety and insomnia, then added quetiapine when the trazodone didn’t work. Then I started using Imovane which made me feel awful. My psychiatrist started me on 20mg Prozac to improve anxious and obsessive thoughts and depression. It has significantly improved those and I no longer feel the physical effects of anxiety or depression. It has also significantly improved sleep as I do not stress about not being able to sleep. Finally, it did cause a few side effects like headache and nausea for the first few days but it is now gone."

• Gastr...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 20, 2017

"I take this medicine primarily for obsessive compulsive disorder, but I also have depression and general anxiety disorder that it helps with. I took it several years ago but it pooped out on me, and my psychiatrist decided to try it again about two years ago. I worked up to 80 mgs because she said that I needed a really high dosage. I take it when I wake up in the morning and find it activating. It's so weird because I find things that I realize I do now that I would've never done before being on this medicine. It's such a good feeling each time I realize that and am reminded of how far I've come. I love this medication and really, really hope I can stay on it this time and not have it poop out on me."

• ocdno...
• July 14, 2017

"I was reluctant to begin fluoxetine because I'd had a terrible experience when my GP started me on 50mg of sertraline. Eventually I ended up going private and the psych prescribed me prozac but starting on a really low dose of 10mg for a week, then 20mg for 4 weeks and now 40mg for the last month. It's been great. Really cut down my intrusive thoughts to basically nothing, concentration is better, I'm enjoying life again! This is also due to a good therapist but the medication has definitely helped. Main side effect was sleepiness but having suffered with insomnia on and off for years, it's been great not dreading bedtime anymore. In the first couple of weeks of a new dose, I'd have a bit of brain fog but other than that, it's been great!"

• OCD
• November 10, 2008

"I have been on Prozac for about 3 months and I must admit that it is a wonderful drug. It helps me control anger and anxiety issues that I have. My only complaint is that I seem to get tremors, but I could live with that."

• piglet
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 25, 2020

"I’ve been on prozac for like 9 months, I’m actually at 80 mg, the maximum dose and I’ve felt little to none relieve of my OCD. I know that for some people it has worked, but for me it is not the case, I’m going to start taking luvox tomorrow and I hope I get better, with prozac my hands shake all the time, I gained weight and I’m really sad for the overcome result"

• Justa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 15, 2018

"I’m glad I finally decided to give Prozac a try for my obsessional OCD and GAD. I’m 29 and have been struggling with the disorders my entire life. Only 20 mg of Prozac has lessened my suicidal ideation and obsessive ruminations significantly; of course, I still need therapy. I never increased the dose because I experienced some undesirable sexual side effects (desensitation, lack of desire), and I’m glad I didn’t because 20 mg works just fine. It does take a while, however, to notice the change. My doctor added 150 mgs of Wellbutrin to counteract the sexual side effects, which has worked. The combination has me feeling a whole lot better. The only annoying side effect that I have now is excessive yawning, but it’s a small price to pay."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 28, 2015

"First week was hell, more anxiety and panic attacks. Had to leave work early one day for the anxiety, also left a family event early. But now... Starting second week and starting to feel like myself again! As long as things continue this way will be happy on this drug! Without the first weeks' side effects would give it a 10."

• DPenn
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 13, 2013

"I had my first major depressive episode in the late 80's when my first child was a toddler. I was put on 20 mg of Prozac and felt like I got my life back. However, it seemed to quit working and the next 20 years I went through almost every SSRI there is as well as a couple of common anti-anxiety drugs and none of them seemed to work very well. About 4 years ago I went back on Prozac and this time I was taking 60 mg for ocd. It has worked quite well but I think my body is getting used to it again. My doctor wants me to consider changing to Lovox. I had thought I had already tried that in the past but I have to do something because I feel like I am slipping into the abyss again."

• madougl
• October 7, 2011

"I've taken Prozac for 15 years, started when my husband was critically ill. It was a life saver, it stopped me from crying all the time. He passed away in 1998 and continued taking it for depression..was taking 40mg a day and yes it takes all sexual desire away. I remarried 6 years ago. I weened myself off of it because of that. I developed Compulsive Overeating...that's all I thought about. I gained a lot of weight so I'm back on it. I could care less about sex. I don't like going to sleep the dreams are vivid, but it does help me with my appetite. I don't think about food all the time like I did."

• Jamie
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 5, 2018

"I was prescribed Prozac 1 yr ago, and it has made a huge difference in my depression. I didn't even realize it was used for OCD, which I also have. I came to terms with my OCD years ago, so it wasn't my focus when seeking medical help. However, my counting episodes are few and far between in recent months. They used to be daily. No drug is perfect, and it's not the only one I'm on (sometimes combos are necessary), but I feel much better than I did while on Effexor, which I tried for more than 2 years."

• Anony...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 4, 2017

"I started Prozac for severe Harm OCD and social anxiety and mood swings from age 11 until 19. Initially 20 mg kept my intrusive thoughts at bay, however My anxiety remained. Every few years following I would require an increase in medication; and with every increase I became more numb, agitated, argumentative and arrogant. I stopped caring about everything. I couldn't cry when family member died, I couldn't have crushes on girls, low sexual desire, I developed severe TMJ and was living on autopilot. This drug made me care about nothing. At age 19 I developed PSSD (Post SSRI Sexual dysfunction). It took me 6 months off medications with complete impotence to get weak sexual function back and I'm only 19. I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy:("