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swopped effexor to prozac.,.any happy result stories out there??

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lesley99443
lesley99443

hi folks...i have stopped taking effexor for ten days now...a complete swop from 150mg of effexor to 20mg of prozac.........not sure what to expect dont feel ill physically ...think a small change is taking place........has anyone had success with this swopover and how long did it take??...thanks in advance

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  • KevB5
    KevB5 lesley99443

    Posted

    I switched from Celexa to fluoxetine/Prozac. I felt worse before I felt better. Took a few weeks/8 for me but think my brain was going through withdrawals from Celexa. I'm only taking 20mg. Prescribed 40mg. Definitely for me took me a while in my situation. I hope you get to a place of joy and peace.
    • lesley99443
      lesley99443 KevB5

      Posted

      thanks for your positive input much appreciated...think sames happening here im withdrawing from the nasty effexor..will persevere now thank you....i wish you all the best too..
    • kathkat2016
      kathkat2016 KevB5

      Posted

      I'm switching from Cerazette to Prozac how are you now ? I'm wondering if I'm having side effects coming off citalopram as feel worse
    • KevB5
      KevB5 kathkat2016

      Posted

      I am feeling good compared to the first weeks which were very difficult. Terrible withdrawals I think from discontinuing the Celexa. I'm now 11 week's from being just on the 20mg fluoxetine. For me, never again taking an SSRI with what I know now. If I would have known what I do know and went through. Worth doing alot of research for each individual person. The side effects were a long list at first that when they finally eased up, I was so relieved,happy and had my Joy back. Working on keeping stress away and getting a good night sleep, gym daily and eating right. Life can consume you if you let it I've found. I would never take Celexa ever again.
    • KevB5
      KevB5 kathkat2016

      Posted

      So far the side effects are way less and not something I think about. I think the Celexa I was breaking through and had been on it for years and up to 60mg. It definitely changed my brain and just a numb feeling the reason I wanted to do something. I had no idea about the withdrawals and come to the conclusion that my psychiatrist, being so into giving a pill to fix something that for me was masking my issues such as stress and tough situations. It's a learn as you go but a huge help for me is finding and listening to other testimonies on SSRI's and meds in general. Knowledge has been power and a big relief to know what can happen with meds. Those feelings are temporary but seem like forever. I feel bad for anyone that is going through such times but with all of us sharing were not alone and the testimonies we share is good therapy.
    • kathkat2016
      kathkat2016 KevB5

      Posted

      Thank you , I'm glad it is better than the celexa was for you. I'm about up start fluoxetine and hope it's better for me too
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