Prozac and insomnia

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hi! does prozac help with insomnia? i was put on remeron for a couple on months for the insomnia, and helped me sleep and eat but didnt help much for anxiety. my insomnia is back now that im off remeron and starting prozac, and i wake up constantly during the night and wake up often with panic attacks, or feeling like i cant breathe. will the prozac help with this? thanks!

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    Hi there, it may. I started Prozac 12 weeks ago, I take mine at night before bed and I sleep very well and don't wake during the night. It took about a good 6 weeks before I starting seeing it be beneificial with my anxiety, so you would need to hang in there.

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