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Prozac

destiny93
destiny93
I was prescribed Prozac for my Anxiety and mood disorder. I'm so scared to take the medicine because of the side affects! I was on it before for awhile and it was good I cant remember any side affects from it but i'm just so scared now to take it! Can someone help me ! Does anyone take Prozac and if so did you have any bad side affects from it and how did it help you? I wanna be back to myself again but i'm just petrified :(
djchurn
djchurn
I first started Prozac 35 years ago when it was new and very expensive. After being on it for about years I endeavored to get off all meds which I did successfully for at least 3 years. Returning anxiety/depression led me to other meds. Finally I told my doctor that I wanted to go back to Prozac. It was like getting to see an old friend. After a few months I felt the strength to overcome anxiety. It did not eliminate all the depression/anxiety, none that I have taken do that.

However, this may not be the right med for you, for whatever reason. But, give it a chance.
Edger
Edger
I have been on Prozac for a lot of years now. No side effects. It helps decress my anxiety. And helps with my OCD symptoms. I was on Paxil originally but that stopped working. So I was switched to Prozac.
I am thankful for any pills that reduces my anxiety level.

Barbara
destiny93
destiny93
Thank you for your replies. I just have a fear of medicine and what could happen to me from the side affects. I know it's stupid but I just can't seem to shake the fear! I will try it though and I will let you guys know how it went! Thanks again.
gramybear
gramybear
I have been on and off Prozac for years and the only side effect I ever experienced was feeling a bit nauseated for the first week or two which went away. I hope you find it helpful once again! Hugs GB
kaylee79
kaylee79
I didn't have any side effects except sleeping AMAZING, lol. Most of them have side effects but for me, prozac was really the answer.
BonTemps
BonTemps
I took Prozac years ago and it did help. Its actually the most energizing
of the SSRIs so not as likely to make you tired. Only side effect that
didnt go away was sexual . Thats the reason I changed to Wellbutrin.

Wellbutrin has given me my life back and its the last drug i would give up. None of us wants to be on antidepressants but I found I'm much better on it than without it.