Fluoxetine (Prozac)

I have been sick since May 2020. I had to have an eye surgery and having to do that during the pandemic triggered panic attacks, anxiety and turned into depression now. I have never had anxiety/panic disorder before. It has been the most horrible experience I ever had. For months, I couldn't sleep and suffered from all sorts of physical symptoms. I ended up getting a lot of tests including wearing a heart monitor etc. All the tests came back normal. It was all related to my anxiety. I have tried a couple drugs including lexapro and cymbalta. I didn't stay with them more than a couple months thinking that they are not working. I have been on Fluoxetine for 3 weeks now. I haven't seen any positive improvement. I have been reading other forums and learned that I have to be more patient and give it some more time. I have been also taking olanzapine for sleep and appetite.

I just wanted to see if there are others who are using Prozac (fluoxetine) and if they could mention a little bit about their journey with this drug. I wanna have hope. Lately I am very down and question my body like "What is wrong with me...these drugs are used by many others and it works for them....why doesn't it work for me"

Thanks.

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