I am on it- and actually they typically prescribe higher amounts for ocd...I have had no side effects- and it has really helped me to control the worrying and if I do start down that path, I can stop it whereas before I could not. It is totally worth it to me- and I am fine with being on it forever, my husband is on cholesterol meds for his health, I think mental health issues should be thought of the same way....good luck!

I take fluoxetine, a cheaper generic of prozac. I have 3 a day - 60 mg. I have been on them since 1994. I used to take 2 or 40mg. Recently I had other medication added to help with some of other strange thoughts and thought patterns. I have co-morbid Asperger's Syndrome. I have put on weight since first being on this medication, but not only fluoxetine but my other medicine too. I have also been too sedentary so that might be advised if you want to keep slim. I found that in combination with my other medicines like Risperidone and Tegretol (I hope I got the spelling right), the medicine had some effect. Before the added medication, I did not find fluoxetine helped much. There are withdrawal symptoms with most medications and also one has to adapt. Some medicines cause a dry mouth and hence, I would drink more water and go more often to the toilet.

I have been on and off Prozac since 97 and the only sides I have are sexual side effects IE. delayed orgasm and ed. I also notice each time i return to it I get more edgy for the first couple of weeks and I have to be careful with the volume of coffee I drink,
You are on a very low dose and i like that as their is a trend in the medical community to go from the low dose to work up to the lowest possible effective dose.
The concerns you have a valid. Do some research on the medication and have a good talk with your pharmacist.
Good luck.

Try this link:
http://www.drugs.com/comments/fluoxetine/prozac-for-anxiety-stress.html

Best Wishes.

I am on it, and i am doing great on it. No side affects at all. It made a world of difference. Good Luck.

i tried it for awhile and i think it helped, defintitely picked up my mood!

Prozac def helped me. My first doctor prescribed me paxil which I took for about 6 months. It made me feel dizzy and almost drunk for the while that i took it. I went to a different doctor after taking nothing for my OCD for a while and she prescribed me prozac. I did not get any negative side effects from it and I've been on 30mg for about 2 years. It really did help me control my obsessive compulsive disorder and I generally felt less depressed. There's nothing to be scared about, you'll be fine :)

I have been on 20mlgs for a few months now. No side effects at all but if you need to quit you will have to work on your doctor or suffer withdraw but Prozac is the least likely med in its category to cause withdrawal.

Was on prozac for a while with excellent results. No side effects. Worth your try!

I would weigh the pros and cons and give it a shot. If the side effects trump how much benefit you feel you are getting then you can discontinue it.