Prozac User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• OCDmo...
• 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."

• Maddie
• 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 anti depressants 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."

• 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 outburst. 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."

• Ngu
• January 27, 2020

For Depression "Anyone gain weight from taking Prozac after long run? I dare not start Prozac after reading from internet that Prozac likely to gain weight after 6 months of taking it. Is it true? Can someone share their experience with me?"

• Pitbu...
• January 10, 2021

For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder "I’ve been on 20mg of fluoxetine for five weeks so far. I was terrified to start because I had a horrible experience with lexapro. My experience with fluoxetine has been a cake walk so far compared to lexapro. The first week or two were a little rough. I had difficulty sleeping, dry mouth, forgetfulness, and extreme exhaustion. Now at week five my intrusive thoughts have decreased. When I do have them, I can let them go. I don’t ruminate like I was doing prior. I’m also not having panic attacks when trying to do every day tasks like going to the store or driving. This medication is slow working, so it takes time to feel improvement. A lot of information says 4-6 weeks but many people in support groups that I’m in say it took closer to 12 weeks to feel full benefit and if this is the case, I’m excited to see how I’ll feel in a few more weeks because I’m already feeling so much better! The medication has saved my life."

• teal
• March 9, 2020

For Anxiety and Stress "This medication did not make me feel mentally stable. Gave me symptoms of ADHD and mania, very dark and intrusive thoughts both daydreaming and sleeping. Destroyed my memory and at a stage where I thought I was in different locations at once and forgetting everything I was doing, also seeing-eye floaties, artifacts in vision and not able to take in simple instructions. Felt completely out of it at all times and made me far more stressed for no reason. I would randomly become excited and couldn't stop talking but felt uncomfortable around everyone. Everything I do feels super fast both reactions and speaking I really hope this goes away, I feel great, bad, crazy, hyper thoughts racing both positive and negative 24/7. I never had this at all before. Destroyed my libido, softened erections and size, also my legs don't feel attached to my body? Started off fantastic but quickly deteriorated. Generic Prozac 10mg for 2 weeks and I know its a very low dose. (24 year old male uni student)."

• Karni
• 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."

• Crayo...
• 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 alot 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 spiralled 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. Im 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! God speed."

• Kano
• 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!!!"

• South...
• September 15, 2014

For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder "I have been taking fluoxetine for about five months now. It has been a God send for me! I am notoriously moody, possibly from BPD, and I do have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder where I have repetitive thoughts and the only way I can describe Prozac is that it feels like a vice grip on your brain that made 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 mgs is ideal."

• Alano
• 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."

• Bill
• March 18, 2020

For Panic Disorder "Mother had severe panic attacks for 6 months. Absolute 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 Consultant who prescribed PROZAC. Incredible change !! Problem resolved in 10 days. No more panic attacks."

• thego...
• 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 ocassions. This led to depression, felt like surrounded by a dark cloud. I am male in my late 30's 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 after some reviews.It's been 2 weeks and I feel SO much better. Is seemed like 1 day I woke up and the depression and anxiety just faded. I had some side effects for first 5 days...mental fogginess, drowsiness, headache, waking up early but all went away. hope this helps and stick with it!! exercise helps too."

• gina
• 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 clear. 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."

• 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 doctors diagnosis. If you don't exercise, get walking. These are key things that make antidepressants more effective."

• Britt...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 6, 2019

For Anxiety and Stress "I've always struggled with ADHD/anxiety my entire life. I was leery about taking it meds due to the way society has put such a bad name on it and I felt less of a person by taking it. I finally let my doctor convince me to take Prozac 20mg and its the best thing I've done for myself and my family. I feel like the person I've always been meant to be. I can think more clearly and handle stressful situations. I'm a wife and mother and can say my marriage has improved as little things don't bother me like before. I have more patience with my kids and have become closer with them. At first I was constantly tired and hungry and almost no desire to do anything but after reading reviews, I decided to push forward and after 6 weeks, everything changed. My exhaustion went away and more normal appetite came back. Its been 2 months and I feel like I have more energy and am enjoying life so much more! My advise is to not give up. It takes time and has the ability to change things for the better!"

• Julian
• 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 :)"

• stvjnr
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 3, 2020

For Anxiety and Stress "Prozac was 8 weeks nightmare at first then all of a sudden I went from needing zopiclone to sleep to being able to sleep myself within 30 mins. My mood has picked up and I can better take my stress. I'm only on 20mg and took it due to trauma at work and subsequent insomnia. Life changing in a great way."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 22, 2020

For Panic Disorder "Do not give up! This drug does work but it takes time. I am going on week 4 of 20mg and I am finally starting to feel better and more like myself. The first week was REALLY hard. For 2 days I had massive anxiety, worse than ever before to the point where I felt like I couldn’t breathe. I almost stopped this medication, but I pushed through because that’s what everyone said. After those few days it got better. I don’t have a lot of “what If” thoughts anymore and I am starting to feel myself. I know this is different for everyone, but my advice is try to push through the first 2 weeks if you can!"

• So Gr...
• 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, 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), I'm 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. Its been a month and a half and I've never felt better in my life."

• Savedme
• November 17, 2014

For Anxiety and Stress "I have had 0 panic attacks all my life until last Oct when I got my 1st one which I called 911. 2 days later I had another one in which I was taken to the ER and given Ativan they said due to panic attack/anxiety. Scared me both times felt like I was dying. The nurse said she took Lexapro so I asked my doc to let me try that one first since the nurse had great luck, but I didn't like it! My coworker told me she takes Prozac so I switched meds to try it and WOW, not anxious like I want to pass out at the grocery store or in the middle of a packed restaurant! I have been taking 20mg and my doc said since I had such success he wants me on 40mg. This medication Prozac has let me live life again and not feel like I'm going to pass out in public."

• 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!"

• Tracy...
• 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."

• Anonymous
• May 13, 2020

For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder "This medication Prozac has helped me so much and has truly saved my life. My OCD and panic attacks were taking over my life to the point where I felt I could barely function. When this medicine began working for me I felt that I finally am the person I want to be if my OCD and anxiety did not stand in my way. This medication was absolutely amazing for my OCD and anxiety/panic attacks. I am on 50mg."