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Posted 8/13/2017 6:55 PM (GMT -5)
*Health anxiety sufferer. Please do not post any negative experiences or any negative startup effects. Sorry to ask that, but I just can't read those things. Sorry!

I am just hoping to find someone who has BOTH found success with Prozac and had an easy time getting on it. So if that's you, please share. smile Thanks SO much!

Post Edited (Liz2014) : 8/13/2017 5:58:00 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 8/13/2017 7:26 PM (GMT -5)
it worked well for me and was easy startup. however its a very strong ssri and I urge you to keep your dose as low as possiable. I quit it only because my dr insisted I up my dose to 40 mg after a very short period. 40 was way to strong. another plus is its the easy to quit due to its very long half life. make shure to take it early in the morning. never take it at night
Posted 8/13/2017 7:34 PM (GMT -5)
Thanks super20dan! Glad to know it worked and was easy to get on. I will also be taking xanax while getting on it. Plus, I know it's a highly prescribed, well-researched medicine so that gives me comfort. Our goal dose is 20mg. I'm starting at 10mg. Never want to go too high mg wise on any med so I'm hoping the 20 mg will give me relief from my panic disorder.
Posted 8/13/2017 7:40 PM (GMT -5)
My Mom has always had great success with Prozac at a low dose. She goes on it for "situational depression" and has no problems with it.
Posted 8/13/2017 8:35 PM (GMT -5)
Thanks kellyinCali!

I SO needed to hear these positive reviews tonight. I keep questioning if Prozac is the right choice. But that's just the fear talking. My panic/anxiety/agoraphobia is very severe so I need to find something to help. I want the Prozac to work so badly. I just have a hard time starting meds due to my fears of medicine and side effects. That's why I asked for only positive reviews and input. It's not that I don't want to hear everyone's stories. I just can't hear anything other than the good due to my current state.

Thank you all so so much who share!
Posted 8/13/2017 9:49 PM (GMT -5)
Liz,

Sending you encouragement for your start up! Use those coping skills, and I am sure you will do just fine.

Keep us updated so we can keep cheering you on. smile

S.C.
Posted 8/13/2017 11:50 PM (GMT -5)
Liz, I have the same fears about starting new meds. I think Prozac is one of the better SSRI's for depression with anxiety and OCD too. I take 40mg. of Prozac. Give it an adjustment period and keep your P-doc posted. Prozac is also one of the most weight-neutral SSRI's and if you do need to change it, the half life is long so you won't be shocking your CNS when you go off of it. Just a few positives. I hope it works for you.
Posted 8/14/2017 12:45 AM (GMT -5)
Liz:

You said, "I want the Prozac to work so badly. I just have a hard time starting meds due to my fears of medicine and side effects"

I had a fear of starting back on my Lithium after I had gotten off of it due to circumstances.

What I didn't think of, in my negative frame of mind, was something I had read in a book, or cut the pill in half (or even 1/4th or 1/3rd) and take just that, so that any negative event will be only a portion of what a full pill will be.

If the first part of the pill goes OK, you can some time later, an hour or more, as you decide, take a 2nd portion of the pill, etc.

This way, it's not one bigger jump.
Posted 8/14/2017 4:37 AM (GMT -5)
Hi

I am currently taking 60mg Prozac and have found it to be a good medication for my anxiety/OCD and it's usually an easy start up.

I hope it works well for you keep us posted.

Hibee
Posted 8/14/2017 4:53 AM (GMT -5)
Decent med
Easy on and Easy off.

I had no side effect from neithersmile)
Posted 8/14/2017 10:25 AM (GMT -5)
Thanks everyone! I haven't taken it yet today. I'm pretty nervous. But I plan on taking it soon and am hoping for an easy startup and for it to help me. Because I need the help!

Thanks so much for sharing! smile
Posted 8/15/2017 6:10 PM (GMT -5)
tim tam-Prozac only comes in capsules so you cant cut them in half.starting at 10 mg is a safe bet.
Posted 8/17/2017 11:13 AM (GMT -5)
Thanks for all the support! I just took my day 4 dose. So far, it's been an easy medicine to get on. Only issue is a bit of a sour stomach, but that is to be expected with any new medicine. This is a HUGE accomplishment in my anxiety journey, and thank you all for helping me along the way these past few years.
Posted 8/17/2017 4:46 PM (GMT -5)
Liz,

Yay! I am so pleased to hear that you are doing so well! May it continue...and yes, may this be the start of some great leaps in your recovery. smile

Keep us updated, okay?

S.C.
Posted 8/20/2017 6:25 PM (GMT -5)
i LOVED prozac when I was on it. I was on the verge of not going to college because of how bad my anxiety was (I'm also a massive hypochondriac). However, I saw a psychiatrist who prescribed me a low dose of prozac and it was truly a life saver for me! I was able to function and even go away to college smile the only downside was the weight gain...I always felt hungry no matter how much I ate
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