I've been on Prozac for 22 days, will the side effects go away?
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I started Prozac 22 days ago. The first week was fine but starting the second week my anxiety started to get worse again. I have been experiencing derealization and an overall brain fog. I also feel a lot more irritable. I feel crazy. Does anyone know if these are side effects and if they'll go away or if it's my anxiety or what? Thank you!!!
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katie66598
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I also just feel very snappy toward every little thing. I feel like im losing it
stephanie49853 katie66598
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They are definitely side effects. I went through a lot of phases when increased my dosage. everyone is different and handles things differently but a lot of people on this post just told me to hang and try to deal with the side effects. some say it takes eight weeks some say more like 12. I would have to take an anti-anxiety medication just to help cope and I turned to many good vitamin supplements Like vitamin B complex, magnesium and others that did not interfere with the drug. Good luck to message me anytime!
albert_99155 katie66598
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Katie,
I hope all is well. I’ve been on a few different medications and I must say that Prozac Is probably the one that is most “energizing," So I can definitely see where you would have anxiety. I did not know the ass when I started taking antidepressants, but the first one may not always be the best fit, it’s a bit of trial and error. Again, I did not know this when I started. Just my personal opinion, Prozac may not be the drug for you. Have you tried Lexapro? I know I know anxiety is one of my biggest problems, and the Lexapro seems to have more of a calming affect compare to Prozac. Just some food for thought.
katie66598 albert_99155
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Thank you!! This is my first medication I have tried. I have noticed a slight decrease in anxiety but not enough for it not to be debilitating still. I'm on a very low dose so I might consider increasing the dose.
yu69395 katie66598
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Hello
How's your condition?i hope you're not suffering so much.
i remember i had similar side effects.... anxiety, brain fog, derealization, worsening dissociation then tremors or shaking in my hands and legs. i felt i'll go crazy. Morning was horrible.
i took HYDROXYZINE PAM 25mg that is antihistamine for anxiety for a while.
I'm still on recovery due to my severe condition. But i've been on FLU 40mg for 22 weeks. i have no more side effect. And i don't need anti anxiety med or MIRTAZAPINE 15mg for sleep anymore.
I once took a brand PROZAC 15+ years ago. it worked well for me.
Please be patient and stick to it. it'll take 6-8 weeks for us to feel some sort of positive effects. in my case, the first sign was "less anxiety"
katie66598 yu69395
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Hi!! Thank you so much for the reply!! My anxiety has definitely decreased significantly. I have started to get a lot more derealization which I HATE!! Do you think that will go away, and if so when? I am now on day 22.
yu69395 katie66598
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Hello
it sounds so good your anxiety has decreased only in 3 weeks. Its so fast!!! it took for me for 7-8 weeks. But it was the first sign for me to know med kicked in. I really think FLU is so slow acting med. I still have some dissociative symptoms but i see the world or environment as it is finally. please stick to it. Your progress seems pretty fast.
Frodo48 katie66598
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I am on day 25 and for me it is terrible fear and anxiety feelings in my stomach as soon as I wake. I have to take half a lorazipam after the 20 mg fluoxetine just to settle a bit and it does not seem to be easing as time goes by. Everyone says it takes at least 6 weeks for side effects to ease?