Fluoxetine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Anonymous
• November 26, 2009

For Anxiety and Stress "I started taking Prozac (10mg) a couple of months ago and I feel like a different person - in a good way. Before, I felt like I could not control my angry outbursts. I no longer rage. I feel much more positive. I no longer obsessively think about people I am angry with. I feel capable of letting things go! I don't create hostility where there is none anymore. Prozac has been wonderful. I'm really glad I started taking it."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 7, 2019

For Depression "I'm on 80mg of Prozac, and it has been a lifesaver for me. I went off it at one time, but my depression and anxiety came back with a vengeance. I just started taking it again last week at the 80mg dose, and I already am starting to feel like myself. The only side effect I don't like is the heartburn, so you have to drink a big glass of water when you take it, otherwise, you feel like your esophagus is on fire. I've had no other negative side effects. It also helped me quit smoking and my craving for sweets. I'm sticking to this med forever."

• Aja...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 4, 2020

For Depression "Just started Prozac 20mg 2 weeks ago. I was not sleeping, not eating, crying at almost everything. Little things would make me go off. Now that I’ve been on it for 2 weeks, my sleeping has improved, I’m eating more, and leaving the house with my husband now. Although I am still irritable, I feel it is getting better. The only thing I noticed is you cannot drink at all with this drug, or you get yourself in this weird funk that’s hard to get out. I spent 3 days in bed after a few drinks with my friends. My fault though. You really shouldn’t be drinking on any medications. Won’t be doing that again. Excited to see if Prozac can help me get to the gym again and start doing the things I enjoy."

• Sou...
• September 15, 2014

For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder "I have been taking fluoxetine for about five months now. It has been a Godsend for me! I am notoriously moody, possibly from BPD, and I do have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder where I have repetitive thoughts. The only way I can describe Prozac is that it feels like a vice grip on your brain that makes you think about things over and over, releases completely. I feel so in control, and wherever I put my focus, it stays without drifting back. I love this medication so much I will never leave it. The only complaint I have is that it does take forever to work. Forget about the 6 to 8-week rule, it will take a few months. And when it works, you will feel so amazing. For me, 60 mg is ideal."

• Mad...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 27, 2019

For Anxiety and Stress "I was off work for months due to the awful side effects of 4 different antidepressants that I was given for anxiety/panic attacks and mild depression. I thought nothing would work and was almost resigned to handing in my notice. I was certain Fluoxetine would be no different but am here to say a huge THANK YOU BECAUSE IT DID!!! It took 4 weeks for the side effects of feeling out of sorts and shaky to start to subside but after 6 weeks I was suddenly ready to start work again, and I wasn’t even nervous about my first day back! I have energy, confidence, and calm. After 9 months of feeling like normal life was over for me, it feels almost like a minor miracle."

• Kar...
• July 8, 2019

For Bulimia "Before I started taking this drug, I gave myself anxiety reading bad reviews. I never really allowed myself to believe I was depressed because there were always people who 'had it worse.' I never allowed myself to believe that my seven years of bulimia and anorexia were a problem. When I became depressed again this year, after years of fighting, I decided to take the plunge. I was prescribed 20mg and went up to 60mg in three months and have stayed here for the last four months. It was within two months that my friends noticed a difference in my personality. I was happy. I laughed. I felt confident in myself for the first time in a decade. I am lighter. Prozac, for me, has saved my life. Yes, I also eat healthier and go to therapy and try to meditate - but without this medication I don’t know where or who I would be. I lost myself for many years and I found myself again thanks to this medication. If your doctor has prescribed it, trust that advice and trust this review."

• Chu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 7, 2019

For Depression "35-year-old black man with generalized anxiety and depression. On Prozac, I definitely feel weak, tired, but not so much of lucid dreams and never had a problem falling asleep. I've noticed myself smiling more, willing to go out with family, and also I'm thinking differently about my life and who I am. 2 weeks into meds."

• gin...
• April 25, 2014

For Depression "Prozac saved my life! 20 mg. I'm on week three. I was out of work for months and couldn't think clearly. Then, on the third week, I woke up, finally got out of my bed, and pursued looking for work. Got hired that same day! Yay! I encourage you to stay on Prozac for three weeks to take effect."

• Cra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 17, 2014

For Anxiety and Stress "I was told that anti-anxiety meds take a while to kick in, but I feel like this one has kicked in sooner than I thought it would. I only take 20mg for anxiety, and overall I have started to feel a lot more positive and less stressed out about things I usually stress out about. I haven't noticed any side effects besides my stomach feeling a little off the first week, and lately I have not been as hungry as I usually am and get full a lot faster, but I wake up in the morning starving. Weird, but no headaches or trouble sleeping or anything! I hope I can continue to take this medicine because it does seem to keep me 'level' with my emotions."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 24, 2019

For Panic Disorder "I have always suffered with generalized anxiety until recently due to stress from nursing school, it spiraled into full-on panic attacks that became daily and debilitating. I started taking Prozac, which completely changed my life. I had very mild side effects, lucky for me, I didn't get the side effects that many have stated on this forum, just some mild insomnia, but it completely eradicated my panic attacks and brought a whole new outlook on my life. I'm not afraid to step out of my house anymore and could truly enjoy life. This drug was truly helpful, I can breathe again! It took about 2-3 weeks for the effects to kick in, and again, don't be afraid of the side effects in the beginning, they will go away! Good luck to anyone suffering from panic disorder, I feel your pain. There are solutions, and you will get better! Godspeed."

• Hap...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 3, 2025

For Depression "I’ve been married to my husband for three years. He seemed happy, laughing all the time, and was in tune with me. My best friend. A month into the marriage, and he changed. He reminded me of Eeyore…always down, always negative. Forgetful. Distant. I have depression and ADHD, so I noticed depression in him. He has never been diagnosed, but it is obvious. He said he tried Lexapro years ago but didn’t stay on it. Then he got on Zoloft, which made him feel tired all the time. As of two days ago, he’s been on Prozac, and I personally already see a HUGE difference! From an outside perspective, I am impressed. He’s started talking again, asking me questions, talking about random things like the birds outside, making comments about movies we have watched on TV, he asked me to make him lunch for tomorrow, he even said goodnight to me! You have to understand that he had almost completely shut down. He has life in him again! I’m super impressed!"

• OCD...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 7, 2022

For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder "Long story short, I lived with OCD for 30 years. Took all sorts of medications and none worked and all had bad side effects. Two years ago, I met a new psych who immediately put me on 20mg of Prozac for 2 weeks, then 40mg. It helped substantially but I still suffered some pretty bad days. No side effects to speak of. Two months ago, we upped to 60mg, and I feel like an entirely new person. I might have one or two bad days a month now -- but that's it. The OCD no longer interferes with my life, work, kids, etc. I am overjoyed! I didn't know it was possible to feel this good."

• Jul...
• November 5, 2015

For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder "I had all of these horrible thoughts racing through my mind for 5 weeks before I started Prozac. I kept thinking about dying, my family dying. I feared time and death and could not stop the racing thoughts no matter what. I thought I would never get better, but then a week after starting Prozac, I no longer had any racing thoughts! It has brought me back into the moment. No more intrusive thoughts :)"

• So ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 7, 2013

For Anxiety and Stress "I am extremely sensitive to medications, even over-the-counter herbal supplements, I can't take them. I had a lot going on in my life and started having anxiety attacks. I started taking 5mg of Prozac (cutting 10mg tablets in half). I noticed a change almost immediately. I feel much more relaxed and happy, I don't dwell on things that I might have in the past. I let things roll off my back more easily, and no more anxiety attacks. I'm more outgoing (I have somewhat of an introverted personality), more patient, and enjoy getting out and doing things more. I was afraid of gaining weight so I put off trying an antidepressant for a long time. It's been a month and a half, and I've never felt better in my life."

• Kan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 18, 2019

For Depression "This medicine has saved my life. It has released me from the shackles of my illness. Prozac has not only helped my crippling depression that I've been suffering with for a total of 5 years, but also my general and social anxiety problems. This medicine has even helped with my phobias. Never in a million years did I think I would ever be able to go somewhere by myself or sit by myself at a table in a place full of people ever again. I can leave my bed again. I can leave my house again. This medicine has given me the first taste of life I've had in years. My depression was agitative, so I'm also on a dose of carbamazepine on the side which in conjunction has done so much for me. My friends barely recognize me. Everyone is different, but I 100% recommend this medicine for anyone dealing with depression and social anxiety. Thank you Prozac!"

• esp...
• June 25, 2015

For Depression "I've been taking Prozac for three months now, and I'm the best I've ever been. I can see the beauty in the world that I saw when I was little. I don't think bad thoughts anymore. Sometimes I miss a few days on my medication, and I'll see something like a road, a song, or an old diary entry from my journal, and it will be a subtle reminder of how I felt, but I am strong enough to fight those thoughts and push them away. I smile more, and I talk to people. I'm not scared to talk to people in public anymore. My anxiety is almost gone. I don't feel depressed anymore, and I love myself. I don't hate myself anymore. I've gotten distracted by how beautiful and amazing I can be that I don't think about flaws or imperfections. I feel great. Prozac is a miracle."

• 30...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 10, 2014

For Anxiety and Stress "You have to give this medicine time to work. At first, it made me very anxious and nauseated. Started with 20 mg. After a month, the anxiety came back, so my doctor upped it to 40 mg. More nausea and anxiety (Xanax helped this transition), but now, after about 13 weeks, I feel great. I just had a very challenging 10 hours at work and feel like a million bucks. It helped me get my gratitude back. No longer grumpy and ill-willed. It made me realize how deep my depression was and how long it had been since I'd been normal-feeling: 30 years. Sleep and exercise are key. If you think you have sleep apnea, get a doctor's diagnosis. If you don't exercise, get walking. These are key things that make antidepressants more effective."

• Meo...
• March 19, 2014

For Depression "I've been on fluoxetine 10 mg for only 5 days. I have noticed some changes already. I have the worst anxiety, and for the past 3 days, stressful situations seem a tad bit less stressful for me. I already lost 4-5 pounds on it. It makes me never think about food anymore. It makes me not hungry for hours. Even a small granola bar can keep me satisfied and full for 5-6 hours... But I force myself to have breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Things seem brighter, colors are more vivid to me. Overall, I think it's starting to work. I will re-respond in a few weeks to touch base."

• the...
• January 20, 2017

For Anxiety and Stress "I was prescribed Prozac generic 20 mg 2 weeks ago by my doctor. I had a rough patch with a family member which led to extreme anxiety/OCD. I had panic attacks and left work on several occasions. This led to depression, I felt like I was surrounded by a dark cloud. I am male in my late 30s and never suffered with this before, so it really scared me. I thought I was going crazy. Finally decided to get help after 2 months. I was very nervous to take it after some reviews. It's been 2 weeks and I feel SO much better. It seemed like one day I woke up and the depression and anxiety just faded. I had some side effects for the first 5 days: mental fogginess, drowsiness, headache, waking up early, but all went away. Hope this helps and stick with it!! Exercise helps too."

• Ala...
• January 24, 2019

For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder "I suffer from harm OCD/intrusive thoughts that honestly took over my life. Prozac gave me my life back and after suffering for 13 years, I now have no intrusive thoughts and my OCD is almost non-existent. This is a miracle drug with little to no side effects, except some mild insomnia. It takes time for the effects to kick in so give it some time, it took about 4-6 weeks for me to really feel a change."

• Tra...
• December 8, 2015

For Anxiety and Stress "I started on 20 mg and increased to 40 mg for anxiety and depression. I cannot praise this drug enough for how calm it makes me feel. I feel like I can handle any problem, big or small, with a clear head. Thank you, Prozac, for giving my life back to me."

• Bil...
• March 18, 2020

For Panic Disorder "Mother had severe panic attacks for 6 months. Absolutely awful and no help or solution from GP... best he could offer was to blow into a paper bag. Tell that to someone who thinks they are dying. Demanded to see a Consultant who prescribed Prozac. Incredible change!! Problem resolved in 10 days. No more panic attacks."

• Md1...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 3, 2019

For Anxiety and Stress "I began experiencing panic attacks two months ago, due to a lot of stress and anxiety from work. It got to the point that I was scared to leave the house. I was prescribed 10mg of Prozac, and the side effects for the first 10 days were horrible. My anxiety increased by 100%, felt like I wanted to crawl out of my skin, insomnia, loss of appetite, nausea. I wanted to give up, but the only thing that kept me sane was reading all the positive reviews on here. Everyone was right, it had to get worse before it got better. By day 10, I was waking up less at night, eating more, and my anxiety decreased. By day 14, I felt like my old self again. This drug needs time to get into your system!"

• Sar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 21, 2016

For Anxiety and Stress "This drug saved my life. It did not work for the first month and a half, but when it did! Amazing results! No anxiety! And I suffered from panic attacks 24/7. Not saying this drug alone will fix all your problems, but it helped me so so much! Gave me my excitement for life back."

• Tex...
• June 19, 2016

For Anxiety and Stress "Been on Prozac for 3 weeks now and starting to see light at the end of the tunnel. Stomach pain and nausea the first couple of weeks but much better now. I'm sleeping well and feel more relaxed. I find I actually want to do things like take a walk, play with grandkids, clean the house, and take care of myself. I didn't want to do anything before Prozac. I just existed. Thanks to Prozac, I'm now living at 56 years old!"