Just started generic Prozac - anyone in that boat?

AJG25

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Joined : Oct 2014

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Posted 2/14/2018 7:44 PM (GMT -5)

I am actually back to the forum after a long absence. I used to log on a lot a few years back when I first started to have anxiety and panic so badly it affected my everyday functioning.

I have had success with SSRIs in the past and I just started fluoxetine (generic Prozac). Today is only day four (I know, way early!) and only today have had any side effects. My doctor is the kinda that just kind of gives you something and says come back in four weeks so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect.

Was wondering what people here commonly experience when they start that med?

Thanks for taking the time to click and read

Hibee

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Joined : Oct 2008

Posts : 7935

Posted 2/15/2018 5:07 AM (GMT -5)

Hi

Welcome back to the forum.

I take Prozac and find it to be a good medication I take 60mg.

It seems to be the norm for all ssri's for things to get worse before they get better again during start up it took about 12 weeks for me to start feeling better. I find it a very activating antidepressant so imo it's best to take it first thing in the morning.

Hibee

Jennings

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Joined : Nov 2014

Posts : 711

Posted 2/15/2018 7:47 AM (GMT -5)

Hello,

Prozac was extremely activating for me and sent my anxiety through the roof. I ended up switching back to Lexapro. On Prozac I couldn’t sleep at all. There are some others on the forum who have recently started Prozac and are at least a month in. I couldn’t get past 10 days.

Scaredy Cat

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Joined : Sep 2006

Posts : 28868

Posted 2/15/2018 1:14 PM (GMT -5)

Hello!

No personal experience to share....but wanted to welcome you back, and wish you well with your start-up!

Also, I encourage you to practice self help coping skills which are very helpful during challenging times, such as the possible increase in anxiety during the first few weeks of a new Rx.

As it's been a while since you've been here, be sure to check out our Resources at the top of the forum page...there have been updates and additions since you've last seen them I am sure.

Post anytime for sharing and support!

S.C.

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