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Panic Disorder - Prozac day 14 does this get any better?
I’ve been experiencing really bad anxiety and panic attacks worse than before. Is the relief come soon?
How long to notice a difference when starting prozac?
I was on 10mg for 2 weeks my psychiatrist increased it to 20mg and I have taken that dose for 3 weeks now. I have had a couple of really good days but still to many "bad" days. I mainly have anxiety which I am also on valium 5mg 2 x day. I am having a hard time with stress at work. I find I make... read more
Can anyone tell me if coming off lexapro and straight onto prozac will give noticable side effects?
I was on lexapro 20mg for 8 months and my pysc changed me last week(as the lexapro was'nt working for me)so i'm taking 10mg of prozac for 1 week then 20mg the next two weeks,this is the fifth day. I'm just enquiring if i'm suffering withdrawels from coming off the lexapro and straight onto prozac,I... read more
How long does it take too feel the effects of Prozac? Been on 20 mg for just over two weeks now and?
... not much improvement. Not sleeping well either. I do take it in the morning. It's the latest anti.d in a few trails this year. Effexor and Cymbalta both taken previously but stopped working. NOw I have anxiety too. Help
Prozac for depression and anxiety not working so well, what else could I try?
I have been on Prozac for about 10 years for depression and anxiety. In the past year or so my depression symptoms have started to return and my anxiety is worse than it has ever been. I have tried Zoloft and Welbutrin, as well as adding abilify but nothing seems to help. I have also been on... read more
Switching from Effexor to Prozac?
My doctor decided to wean off Effexor and increase Prozac at the same time for anxiety and decrease withdrawal symptoms. Any success stories out there?
Adderall and Prozac interaction?
I am currently on 10 mg of Prozac (fluoxetine) and birth control. I am finding it hard to study and stay focused. I am considering taking Adderall to help with this although I am not diagnosed with ADD or ADHD. I KNOW THAT THIS IS ILLEGAL!!! I promise your answer will not influence my decision in... read more
Best way to switch from Duloxetine (Cymbalta) to Fluoxetine (Prozac)?
I've recently been prescribed 20mg Prozac instead of my daily 30mg Cymbalta, to hopefully help with the relentless fatigue. I understand Cymbalta is SNRI, and Prozac SSRI. Can I clean switch to Prozac? Do I start Prozac whilst tapering off Cymbalta? Or do I taper off Cymbalta entirely first,... read more
Switching from Paxil to Prozac?
My Paxil doesn't seem to work anymore. My agoraphobia is bad again. Bad depression and anxiety. My doctor is switching me to Prozac from Paxil without any tapering. I'm very scared because Paxil withdrawal is awful! Can anyone give me any advice please?
Help! Prozac & weight gain?
Please tell me there’s a light at the end of this tunnel. I started taking Prozac 3 years ago and have subsequently gained 60 pounds. I eat well and exercise regularly. Always have. Before Prozac, I never, ever struggled with my weight. I have been under the impression that Prozac was a weight n... read more
Anyone ever drink while on Viibryd?
I have drank (not much, just one at dinner or such every sooften) on my last antidepressant, Prozac, with no problem. Viibryd has such big warnings about not drinking any alcohol. After being on it for almost a year now I only tonight had half an amaretto sour now I'm worried what it will do with... read more
How well does Prozac ACTUALLY work?
Hey, I'm Maxine. I'm always angry and depressed. I've been told by multiple doctors that no-one should be as depressed as I am, ALL the time. I recently turned 14 years old on January 28th. I started out with Zoloft 10mg, it didn't seem to work, gradually over the year I was eventually was bumped... read more
Has anyone experience hives with Prozac (generic)? I have been on it for a lil over a month?
Just now experiencing hives
Rough time adjusting to Prozac?
I recently started taking Prozac for anxiety, panic attacks and depression and I am absolutely miserable due to side effects. Today was my 5th day and I have been experiencing increased anxiety, horrible panic attacks, nausea, vomiting, sore throat, tingling face and feeling generally restless and... read more
Prozac (Fluoxetine) - Feeling 'unreal' after three days?
HI all :) I have Struggled with M.E., Severe times of depression, anxiety and Obsessive Thinking (OCD). After 3 cases of Serotnin Syndome/adverse drug reactions I was taken off my Sertraline and Amitriptyline. Reboxetine and Nortriptyline landed me in the Emergency department. So they slowly... read more
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