Fluoxetine for Depression User Reviews (Page 5)

• greym...
• October 30, 2011

Prozac (fluoxetine) "Prescribed Prozac 20 mgs in 1988. In three days I felt much better. Tried several times to reduce dosage, but could not stay with lower dosage. I have been on 20 mgs ever since. It gave me back my life. In 1955, I was hospitalized and given electric shock treatments for a month. Then the depression returned in 1982(same year of menopause). My psychiatrist prescribed Elavil, then Palimor, and then Prozac. I am now 81 and take the same dosage. Still enjoying husband of 63 years, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Thank God, he sent Prozac."

• Jennu
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 4, 2019

"Two words to describe Prozac ‘GAME CHANGER’. I have spent years suffering depression, overwhelming anxiety, panic attacks, and as of recent- extreme anger and outbursts due to the circumstances of a horrible divorce. I spent 20 years in a marriage with a man who had borderline personality disorder. His emotional and physical abuse resulted in me taking the easy path and I ended up being a victim. I had given up on my life. I hated everything and everyone because I was so angry. I cried everyday over everything. I quit working and crawled under the covers and stay for good. I tried to take other anti depressants (Celexa, Zoloft, Wellbutrin) only to quit because side effects were unbearable. Now 6 weeks so far on the Prozac and I feel like a completely different person. I can’t even believe I allowed myself to fall so hard. But we do sometimes and that’s OK. Please don’t give up. There is a solution out there for everyone. Life is worth living!"

• LWHIT...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 5, 2020

Prozac (fluoxetine) "I've took this medication prozac for about 7 months. I had a little nausea, weight gain, sleeping more and felt like less energy but for once I was content and happy. I dealt with loss of a child and father of my kids at 22. I never sought out help or treatment until last year. I finally drew a line with my depression and anger. Felt like a crappy parent. This medication has had its side effects. My biggest notice was my sexual desire was 100% no longer. I had tried dating but had no desire to talk, touch or be intimate. When I was having sex was somewhat uncomfortable and had a hard time with lubrication. I also found it hard to climax. I read up and this is a side effect with fluoxetine. I didn't care though. For once I was happy and enjoyed my life. It is not for every one."

• Usele...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 28, 2020

Prozac (fluoxetine) "Ok so I have depression and anxiety and every other mental illness you can think of. I just started using this drug Prozac. I don't know how to explain it. I feel great. But I also want to hurt myself. I feel less depressed but I still want to hurt myself. Sometimes I feel like I am superhuman and then going through a mania phase. I don't know if it is the drug or me."

• Anonymous
• April 12, 2009

Prozac (fluoxetine) "I took Prozac for several years to treat my depression and it was awesome. It had few side effects but gave me my life back. I went from not leaving my bed to actually being a productive member of society again. I did lose a good deal of weight while I was on it but that eventually balanced out. I took it until it got to the point where it stopped working for me and I've never found anything that has worked as well. Hopefully I will be able to take it and have it work for me again one day."

• Zizi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 4, 2013

Prozac (fluoxetine) "I am 25 year old PhD student. I have been taking Prozac for 5 weeks now. It started affecting me on the 3rd week. I felt so much more active and I had hope for living. I am working more efficiently and my sleep schedule is perfect. I am gaining some weight which means I should also start exercising. I still have vivid dreams and wake up several times during the night but I don't mind it because my life has changed so much and I feel so happy after years of depression."

• merry
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 25, 2020

"Fluoxetine is a best medicine. It changes my life by producing good and relax feeling. I was suffering for seven years...my feeling toward people were just hating them due to my past grievances which I suffered from people"

• Clare
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 7, 2020

Prozac (fluoxetine) "I'm somewhat new to prozac. I've been on it for about 4 months, started at 10mg dose and it did nothing for me went to 20mg and it was exactly the same as 10mg, did nothing. I was recently moved up to 40mg dose and it's made me severely depressed and its brought back my anxiety but 10 times worse. I've recently started starving myself which I'm thinking I'm starting to get some sort of eating disorder. I'm also getting very bad self harm cravings (more than usual) I've acted on those cravings and I'm honestly thinking this is just mucking up my life more. "

• Sox...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 4, 2018

Prozac (fluoxetine) "It literally saved my life. I have been on antidepressants and mood stabilizers for about 25 years now. Up until about 8 years ago I was on setraline and depakote plus other mood stabilizers... nothing worked. I was horribly depressed, suicidal, and had gained so much weight. Then I had a breakdown . I was rushed to a doctors out of town and changed my meds. I was put on Prozac. I have been on it for about 8 years. You have to stick with it. It you stop it for what ever reason or miss more than a couple days doses then you will start feeling bad. It does help. I probably would not be here today if it was not for my doc and Prozac. Just give it time and stick to it. Do not give up. You have to give it time to kick in. A couple of days of side effects is not a reason to quit. Good luck."

• Anaqu...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 20, 2016

Prozac (fluoxetine) "At first it made me feel really sick constantly and have stomach aches but after 2 weeks it started to help me cope with my anxiety and depression waaay better. I wanna make it clear I wasnt looking for a cure when I started taking prozac, but just a way to better manage my feelings because I dont think I will ever be cured since Ive been chronically depressed my whole life. And it does really help me manage way better, I still have depressive episodes tho, but I dont break down crying easily or feel anxious all the time and I stopped disassociating."

• David...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 15, 2015

Prozac (fluoxetine) "Most of my life I have struggled with severe panic attacks, general anxiety, PTSD & moderate depression. Been on meds twice before until I felt better & then I would stop taking them. This last time it had been close to a year that I had been suffering again before I decided to reluctantly go back on meds. I tried Celexa again- it worked kinda okay in the past but this time it made no improvement for me. Saw the doc who switched me to Prozac- all I can say is WOW! Best yet- I feel like my old, happy self after only 1 month! 10mg the first week, 15 the second and 20mg the last two. Give it time to work & be patient- it might make you feel a bit off & not better at first, but it is a miracle drug. These bad feelings will pass hang in there!"

• sadne...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 23, 2013

Prozac (fluoxetine) "I gave birth to my 3rd child 8 months ago. I am not the person I used to be. Everything upsets me. I either cry all day or am mad at the world. I can't focus or concentrate on anything. I don't want to do anything and I finally gave up and went to the doctor for help yesterday. He put me on Prozac 20 mg/once a day. Today is my 2nd day. I'm praying that this helps because I can't live like this anymore."

• Marla
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 31, 2020

Prozac (fluoxetine) "This is great! I have been depressed since my divorce and have tried other antidepressants. This really works. Prozac even gives me energy in the morning! The only problem is that it gives me anxiety so maybe it’s good to get you out of the depression or maybe I need a lower dose."

• Xelleld
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 13, 2016

Prozac (fluoxetine) "I have been on several different SSRIs before and haven't seen much improvement. So far, this seems to be the only antidepressant that's worked for me and hasn't given me too many side effects. I was on Luvox, which wasn't helping at all for any of the multiple conditions it was prescribed to treat, and was switched to an equivalent dose of Prozac. Ever since starting it, I've had more energy and have been able to smile, laugh, and overall just feel like a normal person. For me, in combination with Seroquel, Adderall (for ADHD, but also gives what I take for depression a little boost), and Wellbutrin, this is a wonder drug. It still helps me get through every day after quite a few months on it. Couldn't say the same about other SSRIs."

• SAVED...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 26, 2015

Prozac (fluoxetine) "LIVING ALL my life and only knowing highs and lows of depression, I've taken many pills. Sure they worked at first but then the depression came back, prozac is quite a ride from when you first take it, there are so many changes. I'm at 40mg, 6 months later I have diarrhea and have lost a lot of weight. I hope I'm not dying. I was a complete idiot and delusional the last 45 years, this pill made me feel like I'm supposed to feel, it doesn't feel fake. Yes I did experience memeory loss, fatique, have to look a back and live with my mistakes before prozac, prozac made everything all clear, I feel sharper as well, it actually cured my depression. Just made sure to follow instructions as you increase dosage"

• Overc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 9, 2016

Prozac (fluoxetine) "26 y/o male no history of depression but some acute episodes (a few weeks back in high school). Began taking 10 mg prozac daily 3 weeks ago after struggling with major depressive disorder following job loss, relationship break-up and move back home with family. After 3 weeks have noticed marked improvement in mood and wellbeing. I would HIGHLY recommend to someone who can also engage in healthy diet, aerobic and anaerobic exercise, healthy social life and some engaging work. Thank you prozeezy!"

• Mona
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 21, 2021

Prozac (fluoxetine) "I can’t believe it how Prozac changed my life. I’m on 20 mg.I have been suffering from anxiety and depression all my life, especially these last two years dealing with divorce and death. I was at the point that I lost control of myself and feared how am I supposed to go to work. I had suicidal thoughts and so much intrusive thoughts, events form the past, people who did me wrong , conversations from random people, who I had not seen for 25 years, I was terrified when these thoughts were entering. Now, Everything is at ease, when thoughts enter I don’t get scared, I don’t even pay attention to them that much, I’m calm and energetic. I go to work happy and feel like I’m born again. The only concern I have is my libido that has dropped but that won’t matter at this time, my priority is to focus on curing the depression and am optimistic that it will come back. Thank you to science I wish I had taken it when I was a teenager but better late than never"

• Poiso...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 15, 2019

Prozac (fluoxetine) "Stay away from this drug. I took 20mg for a week and then my heart was racing so bad that I became nauseated and couldn’t eat at all. I couldn’t focus and I seriously felt so awful. My doctor told me to keep taking this medication, but I couldn’t keep taking it. So, I stopped it. It made my anxiety so much worse. I remember laying on the floor almost in tears. Please don’t take this drug. I thought the reviews were wrong and they weren’t!!! Stay away!! This is really bad."

• vinpb
• February 9, 2014

Prozac (fluoxetine) "It's always a test of one person. Everyone will have anti-depressants that work best for them. I tried Lexapro and Wellbutrin. I hated Wellbutrin. Prozac gave me ZERO side effects. No sexual frustration, no irritability, and no insomnia. I'm on my 6th month and just got bumped from 20mg to 40mg because of seasonal depression and feel a HUGE deal better. I've lost 10lbs in 3 weeks because my appetite and drinking are also under control. I've also heard Prozac is associated with weight loss. If something isn't working for you, give it a try. "

• Downer
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 29, 2019

Prozac (fluoxetine) "6 weeks on 20mg of prozac and having sinus/stuffy nose, earache, headaches, agitation and nervousness. Raised dose to 30mg and every side effect worsened. 12 weeks now and still suffering side effects but not so bad. Anybody had these issues and did they eventually go?"

• Sad...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 13, 2014

Prozac (fluoxetine) "I have started taking Lovan. It has changed my life. I cannot believe it. I wish I had gone on this medication years ago. I have had severe impairing depression my whole life from the earliest age. I cannot believe the difference. I am myself but I am positive, I no longer wake up in the night worrying, I don't have that constant sadness that I could never shake. I feel happy. I feel sane. I actually feel energized sometimes to exercise but I had to take it at night not morning or I was too tired in the day. I switched to night and my life has turned around. The first month was hard with side effects but then taking it at night has changed my life. I absolutely love this medicine and I was a natural medicine freak. Why oh why."

• ether...
• April 28, 2015

Prozac (fluoxetine) "I have suffered from severe depression/anxiety for 9 years now. I also suffer from PTSD. I have tried almost everything out there, and Prozac is the only antidepressant that I can take and that works for me. I am very sensitive to medication, and I'm glad I have found at least one medication that helps my severe depression. It helps motivate me and keeps me alive. I have been on 10 mg for a long time, and then recently went to 20 mg. I think I need to increase my dosage even more so. But it has been the only reliable medication I have ever taken, and for the longest duration."

• Laura...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 15, 2015

Prozac (fluoxetine) "I can honestly say that fluoxetine has improved my quality of life to a great extent. I went from feeling extremely depressed on a daily basis, to feeling very happy and content with my life. I am a lot more open and honest with people, I feel like my inhibitions and anxieties (about some things) have been lifted. I am a lot more talkative and chatty, and for some reason enjoy trashy tv more (which I'm not sure is a good thing)! I have had several tattoos since beginning taking this drug (I had none before). I did carefully consider them though. The only negative effects to note were that at the start of the treatment I did have insomnia for a while and very intense nightmares."

• Apmo
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 17, 2016

Prozac (fluoxetine) "I started taking anti depressant after my grandchild died. He was 3 years old and it changed my world. I had so much anxiety over people and I was just so sad and angry all of the time. I stated celexa and I loved how it just shut off the bad. Eventually it was increased and I couldn't stay awake for anything. I got switched to prozac about a month ago. At first I felt very irritable but thats gotten better and now I feel better overall. No more trying to sleep all day and the crazy switch is still flipped to off"

• Calif...
• December 22, 2014

Prozac (fluoxetine) "I used to have horrible nightmares, couldn't sleep sometimes because of visions in the dark, occasional sudden bouts of intense unjustified anger, etc. I've been on Prozac more or less (I'm not great about taking the pills) for 10 years now. I probably average 20 mg/day over time. If I stop taking it for several weeks, I will notice the angry spells starting to come back, etc, and that's my cue that I need to start taking it again. It has been very helpful for me. It's not a cure all, and maybe the highs of life are not as frequent, but they still come. And I'd rather have that and contentment than the awful lows. No free rides, but I enjoy my friends, exercise, family, and relationships. Overall, a Godsend for me."