Day 5 of Prozac (Fluoxetine)
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I was prescribed Prozac, aka Fluoxetine, for depression and anxiety/panic disorder. My doctor is scheduling me to take 10mg the first week, then 20mg the second week, and so on until I reach 40mg.
I've been experiencing side effects; upset stomach, increased anxiety, more depressed, and some small headaches here and there. This has been getting worse day by day.
My question; How long will this last and is it even normal? I've read these pills have to make you feel worse before you feel better, and I understand that, just want more opinions by some people experienced in taking Prozac.
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Sukey421 pnw
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If they last longer ask your Dr.
I remember this medicine was like putting on a pair of glasses for the first time I felt like I could see the world in clear light it was great. But not everyone has the same feelings so like I said if side effects last too long ask your Dr. and see what they say.
lynne71295 pnw
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I am on these tablets myself I had a few side effects. But you will not notice any change in your well being for 3 months. The tablets have been fine. I was in a right state because I have been suffering for 6 years with depression and never knew it
Give them time to work.
mike09523 pnw
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I took to this medication er well but y anxiety did not go away. My GP says I may need to go on something different as fluoxetine can cause anxiety as a side effect, I was prescribed them for my depression, but I am also suffering ptsd as well as anxiety and depression. One hat does not fit all.
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Swinging_Sister pnw
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laura08496 pnw
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hi pnw!
i've been taking prozac for maybe 12 years now. (for compulsive disorders. examples, spinning 3 times before using the microwave, checking my alarm clock 80 times at night before retiring,...strange stuff like that)
i was started off on 40mg in the beginning, and now taking 80mg. i understand that sounds like a whole lot, because it is. but it works fantastic for me. i did get head aches in the beginning, but they've sudsided. prozac does cause me a tiny bit of anxiety. so i take it in the morning. if i took it in the second half of the day, i wouldn't be able to sleep at night. but i know people who take it to help their anxiety. so it works different for everybody. amazing stuff.
i hope this medication works for you. unfortunately, it can take a few months to take full effect. so, you gotta hang in there for a while, if you can. hope this helps!
regards, laura
pnw
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Haven't experienced side effects in days now, btw it is day 11 and im about to move up to 30mg a day, feeling improvement
laura08496 pnw
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steve23302 pnw
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Hi there,
I feel for you I really do, being anxious and deppressed is the worst feeling in the world. However the Prozac after 5 days will not be increasing your deppression or anxiety, taking it may have increased your anxiety but chemically it's not possible especielly after such a short time. The mind is a terrible thing when not working properly and I'm sure you believe it is the prozac. Please give it time, after a while without really noticing you will just begin to hopefully feel better. There is no WOW I feel so happy moment, u just slowly start to think more clearly. Stay strong and good luck xxx