Prozac for Depression User Reviews (Page 5)

• Mon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 21, 2021

"I can’t believe 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 I was supposed to go to work. I had suicidal thoughts and so many intrusive thoughts, events from the past, people who did me wrong, conversations from random people whom 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 I 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."

• Apm...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 17, 2016

"I started taking antidepressants 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 started 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 that's gotten better, and now I feel better overall. No more trying to sleep all day, and the crazy switch is still flipped to off."

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

"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."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 31, 2020

"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."

• Ada...
• February 6, 2016

"I just started Prozac again after being off it for several years. After going off Prozac the first time, I tried battling depression with alternative methods, including yoga, exercise, and CBT. Recently, I decided I was losing the battle using these methods alone and went back to Prozac. My experience so far is that the medication is working. I have so far not been experiencing the really deep lows while on this medication. I do feel a bit drowsier than usual, although this is not entirely unwelcome as I was having trouble sleeping before and now I find I am able to sleep and nap more easily. Exercise and avoiding alcohol dramatically help with the drowsiness issue and also help improve mood further in combination with the Prozac."

• Cal...
• December 22, 2014

"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."

• Bli...
• January 15, 2016

"I am beginning my fourth week on 20mg Fluoxetine taken each morning. I am recovering from a long-term abusive relationship with a Narcissist. I have a head injury that predisposes me to fatigue. I asked the doctor to help me with my energy levels. I did not admit it, but the underlying feeling I had was that 'everything was too much' and 'nothing matters anyway.' But nobody would have guessed how hopeless I had become, and had been for at least 10 years. Initially, I experienced all of the symptoms people warn about in the first few weeks. Insomnia and occasional extreme anxiety were the worst. Now I feel enthused about taking things one at a time and am enjoying the process. I have begun to sleep normally again. So far, so good."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 15, 2015

"I started off with 10 mg for the first week and noticed that I have FINALLY been able to get some sleep! Beforehand, I could never get sleep and never had energy throughout the day. I'm more friendly. I was starting to spend more time with my husband, being more intimate, and just feeling good! For the second week, I started to notice my body wants to shut down by 8pm (which I love). I could wake up at 5am for work and have so much energy to get what I need done. I do not really have racing thoughts anymore. Sometimes I catch myself still being sad from time to time, but that's only because it takes about a month to have the full effect! Fair to say, I did notice POSITIVE improvements. I'm glad that I got help when I did."

• Sid...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 22, 2019

"I’ve been on generic Prozac for three weeks. I take it at bedtime. My side effect symptoms are I am nauseous every morning, sweating, feeling very weak, and tiredness seems not to let up. I think I’m going to stop, as I can’t take the nausea every day, and I can’t even drink coffee. I have zero appetite until later in the day. It makes me definitely feel worse than the health anxiety I have. Anyone else? I literally feel miserable."

• Cla...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 7, 2020

"I'm somewhat new to Prozac. I've been on it for about 4 months, started at a 10 mg dose and it did nothing for me, went to 20 mg and it was exactly the same as 10 mg, did nothing. I was recently moved up to a 40 mg dose and it's made me severely depressed and it's 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."

• Dow...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 29, 2019

"6 weeks on 20 mg of Prozac and having sinus/stuffy nose, earache, headaches, agitation, and nervousness. Raised dose to 30 mg 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

"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."

• cee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 13, 2015

"Been on this medicine for 2 weeks now and definitely starting to feel less anxious, and I'm not making a mountain out of a molehill anymore! Also, not as afraid in social situations, and OCD that someone will break into my house and kidnap me and my kids is gone, and I can actually sleep at night now. I hope this continues because living in constant fear is no way to live!"

• Geo...
• January 15, 2010

"My husband was prescribed Prozac approximately 1 month ago. I began to notice a positive change in him within the first week of starting this medication! Before starting Prozac, we were arguing quite a bit, and he slept pretty much any time he got the chance. He has diabetes, and I believe he was in denial about that as well. He would not care about any type of exercise or diet. Since beginning Prozac, he has purchased a weight set and has begun some exercising... which is MUCH MORE than he was doing before. The arguments we were having are pretty much non-existent! He is SO much easier to get along with now, and our marriage is SO much better for it! I definitely recommend this medication to anyone who is depressed or under a lot of stress."

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

"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 well-being. I would HIGHLY recommend it to someone who can also engage in a healthy diet, aerobic and anaerobic exercise, healthy social life, and some engaging work. Thank you, Prozac!"

• Sto...
• August 13, 2010

"I am a 46-year-old male. In 1988, I was going through a very serious bout with anxiety and depression. Luckily, there was a place called Freedom From Fear on Staten Island that was able to counsel me (free of charge, as it was affiliated with Columbia University), and a doctor there prescribed for me a new drug that was just approved and available...Prozac. I took it for eight months or so and recovered - so much so that it helped me deal with the tragedy of my mother dying only a year later. Yes, this medicine saved my life. This is the reason I am here right now. I only took the medicine for those eight months and slowly got off it. Here I am 20 years later, totally fine!"

• BeM...
• May 9, 2017

"This is a great drug. I was on Paxil for about 5 years. It helped, but wore off. I switched to Prozac and had no side effects. My energy returned, I stopped overeating and napping. The 'fogginess' has cleared."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 19, 2017

"Before I was on Prozac, I would just feel sad all the time. I had been feeling like crying a lot, and just in this constant depressive state. One day, I went to the doctor's office. I broke down, almost cried, and told the doctor what was going on. He was so understanding, and said he was going to start me on an antidepressant. So after having been on Prozac 20mg going on my 2nd week, I feel so much better. I'm more positive, I don't get into hardly any depressive modes anymore, and it feels like I finally have my life back. Plus the doctor added in a daily dose of 0.5 mg of Ativan to help ease with the panic attacks. I feel so much calmer, happier, and I'm able to function better at work. The combination of Prozac and Ativan works wonders for me."

• TFa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 3, 2013

"I had a good start in life. A single mom, an older brother, a State job, a girl, a quiet house in my hometown. I almost lost it all due to alcohol. I could write a book of how to use alcohol to flirt with prison, the grim reaper, and insanity. I started drinking when I was 16, and I am 40 now. I never really stopped drinking that entire time. I then started taking Prozac 30 mg a day. I am now alcohol-free for a year and have no desire to drink at all. It helped me amazingly, but I was also finally ready to quit drinking."

• CLW...
• July 18, 2011

"I'm hoping my posts will help others who are on the fence about antidepressants. My story - in short - is anxiety has plagued me since my teens, depression joined the parade in my late teens/early 20s. I have tried several medications over the years and because they either made me flat or sick, I didn't stick with them. Recently decided Prozac would be my last attempt. I started taking 20 mg every morning 2 weeks ago. I have had very little in the way of side effects. Some mind shakiness in the morning, a little bit of difficulty falling asleep, mild fatigue, and dampened appetite. The benefits - to this point - are - surprising. I am much calmer, the anxiety is 80% gone, the depression is still present but not like 2 weeks ago and before. It's dissipating for sure. Life doesn't look so 'all or nothing', which is a nice change. My spouse said my 'fidgets' are gone. I was almost constantly moving in some form or another. I know some people think the medication reaction is 'all in one's head', but since my problems ARE all in my head, I don't care if it's the medication, me thinking it is, or a combination. All I can say is, for the first time in a very, very long time, I am able to run errands, be more social, and have actually gotten a full-time job in the past 2 weeks. I am able to better care for myself now, thus able to care better for my spouse. I have no plans to stop the Prozac. With 20 mg/once a day being a low dose and with it helping to this point, I'm going to roll with this as long as I can."

• oli...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 3, 2014

"I've been taking this pill since grade 10 (so I've been on the medication for 4 yrs now) and I haven't experienced any bad side effects. But in my opinion, it didn't fully help me recover. Even over a year I've taken it, I would still get thoughts of suicide or hurting myself, either if it's physically or emotionally. But since last summer when I've told my youth worker about what's been going over in my life and she suggested I go to my psychologist and see if he'll up my dose or use a different medication or using therapy. I've gone from 20 to 30 mg and I've been doing a lot better in my college tests and exams."

• Anonymous
• September 13, 2009

"I suffer bouts of depression and have been prescribed Prozac. This medication does stop the weepiness and severe irritability that I suffer, however, it made me feel 'nothing' rather than good. Additionally, the side effects that I suffer on Prozac are not worth the marginal lack of hopeless feelings. I felt nauseous, hollow, scattered, and my libido completely vanished. This led to marital stress, so I went off of it on my own. I think it is the wrong chemical for my type of brain chemistry or depression."

• Fem...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 1, 2015

"I have had depression for many years, and I always avoided thinking about taking medication, but I just started taking Prozac, and it's already helping. I'm more awake, and everything seems brighter. It's easier to get rid of negative thoughts, and the weight on my chest is gone."

• cou...
• June 22, 2017

"I have been on Prozac for a month now. I was hesitant because I have tried antidepressants in the past, and they did not agree with me. I am shocked at how I am feeling. I am calm. My social anxiety (that I thought was more of a personality trait) is gone. I feel compelled to take care of myself. I have energy. I am happy. Like many, I had a paralyzing fear of June bugs. I stupidly left my outside light on the other evening and came home to their swarm. I unlocked the door and even swatted one away from my ear and walked in the house. My heart rate didn't even increase. I am a whole new person."

• cat...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 3, 2012

"Have been taking Prozac for 16 years. Love it. Life is much smoother with it. I took a break from Prozac for about 6 months and noticed all the old depressive action return. Recently, I had my Dr. increase it to 40 mg each day. Life is good!"