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Fluoxetine - Why is Prozac making me depressed? I have been taking it for 1 month and it is making?
Question posted by Nortenjar on 16 Dec 2015
Last updated on 18 August 2018
5 Answers
Heaven66
11 Feb 2018
I changed from Paxil to Prozac, it's been 1 month and maybe days..all I do Is cry and for the very first time I feel that dying is better..I hate it! I don't know what else to try. I feel like a guinea pig.
WildcatVet
11 Feb 2018
Hi, Heaven! Every person reacts unpredictably to every medication and so it's not unusual to have to try several medications before finding the one that works best for you. Also, you have to allow at least 4-6 weeks to feel the benefits and 6-8 weeks to reach therapeutic levels in your blood/brain ~ it's called a fair trial.
You don't mention what dosage you're on. If, as is often done, you were started on an initial low dose you may need an adjustment.
Notify your doctor about how you're currently feeling and get some professional advice.
Heaven66
11 Feb 2018
Sorry wildcat..I'm just miserable... it's been 4 -5 weeks and I'm taking 40 mgs.
WildcatVet
11 Feb 2018
I know exactly what you mean! It would be nice if these medications were magical and worked like ibuprofen works on a headache. No such luck! It's a matter of trial and error and time and patience. Do talk to your doctor because you don't have to feel this miserable and you can look forward to better days ahead.
Good luck and best wishes to you!
Lynda McEachran
27 May 2016
Prozac is NOT the tablet for you. Go back to your doctor. a.s.a.p. to get tablet changed pronto. I got the same reaction, and am now happy, with changed meds. You are not a failure, it's just the Prozac that makes you feel like that. There IS a light at the end of the tunnel. Good Luck. luv Lynda. XXXX.
marjorie zych
20 Dec 2015
Prozac made me suicidal and homicidal when I took it I had to be hospitalized to come off it unfortunately it is a side effect of most antidepresents (sorry for bad spelling very tired right now)especially Prozac good luck and be careful please, Marjorie zych
melissapitcher
17 Dec 2015
Ironically, antidepressants can cause depression to become worse. If you watch the commercials and listen to the "quick speaking voice" while they are dancing around the grass in their bare feet... lol - It does state that anti depressants can cause depression to worsen and cause suicidal thoughts... etc... If you are feeling worse, please contact your prescribing doctor asap!!! Maybe it is not working well with your genetic make up - or maybe you need a higher dose. However, you must address this issue so you dont feel worse!! All the best...
Nortenjar
19 Dec 2015
Thanks for the info Melissa! I am probably going to increase from 20 to 40 mg and see if I notice any improvement. I really want to get better I can't stand these mood swings much longer
MuseMyself
18 Aug 2018
I have had the same experience with antidepressants - especially, Prozac. I wasn’t depressed until, I was put on antidepressants for social anxiety, GAD, & PMDD as a teen. I didn’t ever think of suicide as an option either.
WildcatVet
16 Dec 2015
Hi, Nortenjar! It's fairly common when starting Prozac or any of the antidepressants for it to seem as if your symptoms worsen. but that generally only lasts for a few days to several weeks. You may find that anyday now you'll be feeling better ~ that often occurs at about 4 weeks but if your low mood persists much longer notify your doctor and let him/her what's going on and that you're feeling worse. Perhaps another medication would be better for you and that's not unusual either. Many of us have gone through that trial-and-error period before we found the right med(s) for us.
Best wishes. Don't be afraid to call your doctor if you need to. WCV
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