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prozac and bad anxiety

lmecklen
lmecklen
I just started prozac and it's like right after I take it I get severe panic and nausea. Has anyone else experienced this? I don't know how long I can stand these feelings.
gramybear
gramybear
When I first started taking Prozac a long time ago, I got very nauseated and it will go away, it really will. I now take Wellbutrin and when I first started that, I got super bad anxiety and nauseated, but I don't have that reaction anymore. I think it's just a matter of our bodies getting use to it. Hugs gB
LuvMyTitans
LuvMyTitans
I too took Prozac many years ago. I didn't think many docs still prescribe it now ( I took it 20 years ago ). I do recall when I started, I felt ' agitated' really bad. He prescribed me Ativan to take and that helped a lot. I was on Prozac for 3 years...went off of it the wrong way, cold turkey. I will say it did help with my depression a lot and as all antidepressants, it takes weeks to get in your system and I know the side effects can be tough. I was diagnosed with Panic Disorder 8 years ago and went through a lot of antidepressants and the side effects. I know it's tough :(

Give it some time . It may be a good med for you. Keep in touch with your doctor and let him/her know of your concerns.

Hugs.

LMT
TheLonelyOne17
TheLonelyOne17
I just started taking Prozac again about a month and a half ago. It's always helped me, especially with my anxiety. Everyone is different though. I would give it a little longer and see if those side effects go away. I usually get dizzy and shakey when I first start taking it. After being on it for a couple of months, those side effects seem to disappear. If you're still having panic attacks while on the medication, I would tell my doctor and ask them to put me on something else.