Been on Prozac 20 mg. First two weeks were OK. The last week was terrible, flat, anxiety?

Thanks catholicmom. Has it worked for you ? Are you still on the Prozac? The anxiety has been terrible and I’m scared that I will stay like this.
I’m seeing my doctor tomorrow but I’m scared. Will this anxiety pass ?
Prior to this I was on Zoloft for 20 years and led a pretty normal and happy life then about 3 months ago it stopped working for some reason. I’m hoping the Prozac gives me another 20 years. I thank you and hope you are doing well.
Depression and anxiety is something you would not wish on anyone.

I am on Zoloft now. 14 years ago I was on Lexapro but it ‘pooped out’ on me after about five years. It isn’t uncommon, most people become tolerant to their meds at some stage. You were very lucky to have 20 years and I’m sure once your new meds kick in it will be the same.
I’ve heard that there is a test they can do to determine what medication would work best for you. My daughter had it done and was put on Zoloft after a bad experience with another medication. I’m not sure how accurate it is though! Although in saying that she sailed through easily on the Zoloft.
I had a few rough weeks on Zoloft but thankfully now I am feeling much better. And yes, anxiety is a cruel illness but thank God for modern medicine.
Let me know how you go. I wish you all the best.

Thanks Catholicmom hope you and your daughter stay well. Much appreciated

Hello again just saw my doctor again and after 3 weeks he increased the Prozac from 20 mil to 40 mil.
He is a GP and the second of the two that I normally see for depression and anxiety.
He said Prozac is a very old drug and he would not have recommended it.
I did a lot of reading of reviews and it came up very good. So I told the doctor I wanted to try it because of its energising effect. First two weeks were good the last week was awful with terrible anxiety.
Now he has me all confused.
I have increased to 40 mil but now I’m thinking maybe I should be on Lexapro or cymbalta.
As mentioned earlier I was on Zoloft for 20 years and it worked well but then stopped working.

He also said that no doctors really prescribe Prozac anymore. It’s either Zoloft , lexapro or Cymbalta.

Would appreciate any feedback!
Do I stick it out on the 40 mil for another month or so or do I look to change to another ??

Hello again just saw my doctor again and after 3 weeks he increased the Prozac from 20 mil to 40 mil.
He is a GP and the second of the two that I normally see for depression and anxiety.
He said Prozac is a very old drug and he would not have recommended it.
I did a lot of reading of reviews and it came up very good. So I told the doctor I wanted to try it because of its energising effect. First two weeks were good the last week was awful with terrible anxiety.
Now he has me all confused.
I have increased to 40 mil but now I’m thinking maybe I should be on Lexapro or cymbalta.
As mentioned earlier I was on Zoloft for 20 years and it worked well but then stopped working.

He also said that no doctors really prescribe Prozac anymore. It’s either Zoloft , lexapro or Cymbalta.

Would appreciate any feedback!
Do I stick it out on the 40 mil for another month or so or do I look to change to another ??

Prozac is one of the older SSRI medications but a lot of people do really well on it.
My daughter found the energising factor uncomfortable so switched medication but for many it is a life saver.
I am not a doctor but from my experience it is important to wait at least 4-6 weeks before making any dose changes. Side effects such as increased anxiety are common in the early weeks. If I had gone back to my doctor at the three week mark I’m pretty sure she would have increased my dose based on my symptom at the time!
I personally wouldn’t change medication just yet as you have not reached the stage where the medication is working optimally. Obviously that decision is between you and your doctor. At week 6-8 you will have a clearer perspective.
Let us know how you go.

Hi Catholicmom , just wondering after 3 and a half weeks of usage of Prozac is it normal to feel good for one day. Get my hopes up that the depression is clearing and then the next day I feel like crap again.
One day is good next day is bad. So so frustrating and it’s nearly been 4 weeks.

Thanks

It’s hard to say. Have you been on medication before or is this your first time?
The information states that antidepressants can take 6-8 weeks to work. Some people suggest a longer time frame. That was certainly my experience a few years ago whilst on lexapro. This time around I noticed improvements around the four week mark ( I’m on Zoloft)

I would still give it time but make sure you let your doctor know how you are feeling. From my experience I went from feeling pretty awful at 2.5 weeks to waking up at 3.5 weeks feeling as though a cloud had lifted. It amazed me how quickly things turned around.

It is still early days and I wouldn’t be too worried just yet. And if you still don’t feel better in a few weeks it might just be a case of your doctor increasing your dose. The fact that you have experience some good days is a positive thing.

Let us know how you go

I just re read and saw that you were on Zoloft before.
Apologies for not checking before answering.

How are you feeling now?

Good morning !
Thank you for your concern.
I’m feeling still pretty much the same maybe a touch better but still not where I want to be. Still have that foggy empty feeling around my heart and very hard to stop worrying if the Prozac will work.
I have my two young kids this weekend and I’m trying to do as best as I can , without them noticing.

Fingers crossed but it’s dam hard.
I hope you are doing ok.

Thanks so much for your thoughts and concern.