Prozac User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 22, 2020

For Panic Disorder "Do not give up! This drug does work but it takes time. I am going on week 4 of 20 mg, and I am finally starting to feel better and more like myself. The first week was REALLY hard. For 2 days, I had massive anxiety, worse than ever before, to the point where I felt like I couldn’t breathe. I almost stopped this medication, but I pushed through because that’s what everyone said. After those few days, it got better. I don’t have a lot of 'what if' thoughts anymore, and I am starting to feel myself. I know this is different for everyone, but my advice is to try to push through the first 2 weeks if you can!"

• Sara
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 21, 2016

For Anxiety and Stress "This drug saved my life. It did not work for the first month and a half, but when it did! Amazing results! No anxiety! And I suffered from panic attacks 24/7. Not saying this drug alone will fix all your problems, but it helped me so so much! Gave me my excitement for life back."

• Anonymous
• May 13, 2020

For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder "This medication Prozac has helped me so much and has truly saved my life. My OCD and panic attacks were taking over my life to the point where I felt I could barely function. When this medicine began working for me, I felt that I finally am the person I want to be if my OCD and anxiety did not stand in my way. This medication was absolutely amazing for my OCD and anxiety/panic attacks. I am on 50mg."

• Meooo...
• March 19, 2014

For Depression "I've been on fluoxetine 10 mg for only 5 days. I have noticed some changes already. I have the worst anxiety, and for the past 3 days, stressful situations seem a tad bit less stressful for me. I already lost 4-5 pounds on it. It makes me never think about food anymore. It makes me not hungry for hours. Even a small granola bar can keep me satisfied and full for 5-6 hours... But I force myself to have breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Things seem brighter, colors are more vivid to me. Overall, I think it's starting to work. I will re-respond in a few weeks to touch base."

• Texas...
• June 19, 2016

For Anxiety and Stress "Been on Prozac for 3 weeks now and starting to see light at the end of the tunnel. Stomach pain and nausea the first couple of weeks but much better now. I'm sleeping well and feel more relaxed. I find I actually want to do things like take a walk, play with grandkids, clean the house, and take care of myself. I didn't want to do anything before Prozac. I just existed. Thanks to Prozac, I'm now living at 56 years old!"

• Lazuli
• December 16, 2018

For Depression "Prozac saved my life. I have been on Prozac for almost 4 years now, in various doses depending on the intensity of my depression, and my mood/behavior has immensely improved since. The first time I attempted suicide they put me on 10 mg in the psychiatric facility. After three days of the Prozac, the horrible thoughts completely silenced. I woke up in the morning... happy?! I felt a real smile. I could finally laugh and feel real joy out of human interaction. There were zero intrusive thoughts. I went up to 30 mg and then 40 mg after a few months, which I am still taking to this day. I have tried to come off of Prozac and unfortunately I am just not ready. Which is okay! Prozac has been such a wonderful option for me. It feels great not wanting to hurt yourself all of the time. I can’t remember the last time I had suicidal thoughts. Eventually I will taper back down to 20 mgs, and one day I dream to be Prozac free. Happiness is possible! (:"

• Ak72
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 18, 2016

For Panic Disorder "I started thanking this magic pill about 4 mos ago . I've had general anxiety disorder and depression for at least 20 yrs . Biggest anxiety is with taking medication . Finally at 44 it hit me like a brick & I stopped driving and not being able to work due to crippling anxiety and irrational fears ..I seemed help and got the courage to start on 10 mg Prozac about 4.5 mos ago , increased to 20 mgs after 3 weeks . I have to say this medication truly saved my life & sanity ! I feel normal again and anxiety is gone ! I recommend it to anyone who has double thoughts about it , it truly works :)"

• Brook...
• May 14, 2013

For Depression "Started on 10mg while seeing a mental health professional (counselor) simultaneously. Medicine kicked in at about 3 weeks of treatment and got better when MD increased the dosage to 20 mg 6 weeks into treatment. It's been a consistent once daily oral capsule 20 mg for the past 3 1/2 months. Mood has lifted. Wakes up with clear thoughts. Lessened racing negative thoughts. Reduced anticipation of negative events and occurrences. Obsessive-compulsive rituals reduced. Answer the phone with more ease and less concerned about making mistakes in front of people. Anxiety greatly reduced, lessened depressive thoughts. Definitely helps you to look forward to life. It works better to see counselor at the same time so you can track progress."

• Prozac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 27, 2023

For Anxiety and Stress "This is my 7th week on Prozac. I decided to finally give it a try as my anxiety and low mood can get the best of me sometimes, and I'm tired of just hoping for better days, living through the misery, and knowing better days aren't coming. This med will affect people in too many different ways, and I've heavily researched all the cons and side effects that come with it. The only negative side effect I've experienced is some mild shaking in the first 3 weeks, like some sort of constant restlessness. I've had insomnia prior to taking this, and it has made it harder to go to sleep in the first 4 weeks, but after that, it did certainly get easier for me. I can't say it has transformed me entirely, but what I can confirm is that I feel relaxed and at peace in situations where I never would before. I care less about certain things and don't ruminate over silly things like before, and it's definitely liberating. I also feel less hungry than usual and fill up quicker on meals, which is a bonus for me."

• TAE
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 4, 2023

For Anxiety and Stress "I have battled anxiety (GAD), panic disorder, depression, hypochondria, and OCD for over 10 years. I did not want to be on medication but you get to a point where you will try anything. My doctor prescribed 10mg of Prozac. I had no negative side effects and it took about 8-12 weeks to see full results. I can’t believe what a difference 10mg can make. I feel 95% normal and that is a lot when I felt 0% normal. It’s amazing. Don’t be afraid to try a medication if you are suffering."

• yourn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 11, 2014

For Anxiety and Stress "Not happy, not sad, just there. Actually not even there... Everything is kind of like a daze. But it feels a lot better than being crazy stressed out all the time and freaking out over trivial things, just I don't feel like myself. But the good thing is I'm living in the moment instead of the past or worrying about the future."

• Annie
• April 17, 2014

For Depression "Prozac is great! When you first start, you can feel a little anxious, but hang in there. It has changed my whole outlook on life after being really depressed after a divorce and trying to raise two kids on my own. It gave me the confidence to get a job and enjoy working again. Before it, I had little confidence. I love laughing again, which I do a lot now! No side effects for me, except feeling a bit weird and anxious for the first few weeks."

• Momsh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 2, 2014

For Depression "I finally had the guts to mention my depression to my doctor. Thank God! I was depressed for years and was at the point of uncontrollable crying, missing work because of it. This was not the wife and mother I wanted to be, so I finally asked for help. It has changed my life. No more depression and many things that used to cause me stress bother me much less or not at all. Not many side effects except fatigue, appetite loss, and a spacey feeling that only lasted a few days. Please don't wait to ask for help. I wish I had done this long ago."

• Godis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 23, 2019

For Depression "So i have had to take this medicine on and off for some time. It has worked in making me feel safe and able to enjoy doing things again. The longest I have been on it is 3 months. My advice would be to stay on it for longer than 6 months to see the fool effects but if you feel healed then consider stopping it just so you are not dependent on a pill. Every depression episode is different it may work faster sometimes it may also make you feel worse at first, you may get headaches, feel sick from your stomach. Sometimes we tend to be stubborn and stop taking the medicine making us go through suffering again. My advice is take it change your thoughts into positive ones and try as best as you can to stop overthinking instead enjoy everyday life. God bless you all."

• Anonymous
• June 21, 2008

For Depression "Well, I just started taking Prozac to help me deal with depression and anxiety. I returned from a tour in Iraq about three months ago, and my symptoms kept getting worse and worse. I've been taking Prozac for about a week now, and I'm already feeling relief from it. It's like all the problems are still there; they just don't get to me like they used to. It's been very helpful so far."

• gabby
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 2, 2013

For Anxiety and Stress "This medicine has been a lifesaver for me. It's the only antidepressant that has worked. I lost weight on it (which I needed to), feel less stressed, can handle stress, thoughts are not obsessive anymore, I laugh more and interact more with friends. I don't feel scared every day. If you are thinking of taking it, give it at least 4-6 weeks to kick in. It's worth it."

• EmBo
• December 8, 2014

For Anxiety and Stress "I am one of the few people who doesn't suffer from some mixed form of depression & anxiety; I'm straight anxious. I have been on 10-20 mg Prozac for about 7 months now - starting was a little rocky in terms of heightened anxiety, gastrointestinal problems, and nausea, but those leveled off after 3 wks. Now, in conjunction with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and daily mental work, I have to say that this medicine really has helped me get to a place where I can actually implement permanent habits and positive thought cycles and RELAX, whereas before I had a lot of trouble not being stuck as a result of my ruminating, anxiety, fear, guilt, etc. It's also been really great for my marriage, and my husband has been a big teammate. It's been good."

• prozac...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 12, 2014

For Bulimia "I would not be alive today if not for Prozac. I was throwing up 5 times a day and so desperately unhappy. I often thought of suicide. I escaped an abusive childhood only to move on to the living hell that is bulimia. Within two weeks of Prozac, my all-consuming thoughts about food, weight, and throwing up diminished, and I started focusing on my future, college, and doing something other than throwing up all day. I weaned myself off of it after about 2 years of being bulimia-free. I was bulimic for 13 years and haven't thrown up now in 15 years (except for the flu). Please try it for bulimia, no negative side effects that I remember."

• spine...
• September 20, 2014

For Anxiety and Stress "I have been an anxiety/depression patient for 5 years now. Have taken all kinds of medicines, have had stints of quitting only to fall back on the meds, went medication-free for 3 full months before symptoms began to show again. I can honestly say that FOR ME, Prozac has allowed me to live life. At my worst, I wasn't even able to go in a store even if it was only for one item. Now I can take my kids grocery shopping with no issues. Like I said, FOR ME, this has worked."

• Emily
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 11, 2023

For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder "I want to write a review to help anyone feeling stressed about starting Prozac. I take it for anxiety and OCD and it seriously changed my life. I was nervous about taking medication for my mental health because I was scared of side effects or it turning me into someone I'm not. I am super reactive to any medication so I was even more nervous. Prozac changed my life. I take 20 mg once daily and I have never noticed any side effects beyond some nausea/heartburn if I take it without food or before bed. I usually take it in the morning with breakfast and that solved any problems! I've taken 20mg for almost 3 years and I have fewer panic attacks, can work through CBT and exposure therapy so much easier. If your doctor is recommending this to you, I really recommend trying it!! I was once reading all these reviews scared out of my mind, so hopefully, this helps someone."

• Anonymous
• March 17, 2010

For Depression "I had taken Prozac for 3 years and had been off for 1 year. In the 3 years that I took it, it was really amazing. I stopped having irrational thoughts, stopped feeling hopeless, and could make a decision without going crazy. I stopped taking it after 3 years thinking that I may not need it anymore. The depression came back gradually during this time, getting worse day by day. Nothing bad was happening in my life during this time. My doctor classifies this as clinical depression. So currently, I am back on Prozac and feel normal again. I realize that I may have to take it for a long time and I am perfectly fine with that."

• Alex...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 20, 2014

For Panic Disorder "I started experiencing panic attacks a few months ago, so bad that I thought I was dying each time I had one. My college NP prescribed me Prozac. The first month of taking it was hell. My anxiety definitely increased, and I had more frequent panic attacks. My doctor said this was normal and to stick with it, and I did! Let me tell you, it has changed my life. I am able to function normally now, and even though I experience some anxiety, I am able to manage it. Prozac has just made me a genuinely happier person, and I recommend it to anyone with anxiety, especially with panic attacks and depression."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 25, 2013

For Anxiety and Stress "I am starting my 3rd week on Prozac, 20 mg daily. I feel like a new person and am so grateful. I agonized over this choice for weeks, but after 6 months of unbearable anxiety and sadness, then skyrocketing blood pressure, I knew I had to do something. I visited my GP - we did the physical, blood tests, etc. to rule out other factors. It turns out empty nest beginning menopause have done a number on me. The medicine made me feel nauseous, sleepy, like being on cold medicine. On the 10th day, my appetite returned! I don't notice side effects at all anymore. The sadness - 97% gone. The anxiety - 75% gone. I also start visits with a therapist in 2 weeks. Again, I'm grateful to get my life back."

• Janey
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 2, 2020

For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder "Fluoxetine helped to get me out of a bad place with regards to my OCD. I'm so thankful to it. Compared to other medications that I've taken in the past, it has very few side effects, especially in terms of weight gain etc. Alongside therapy, it's changed my life. Without even realising it, my compulsions and ruminating lessened dramatically. It's worth going through the first three weeks of transition, to experience the final effects."

• EL94
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 14, 2015

For Anxiety and Stress "I'm currently taking Prozac (Fluoxetine) for severe generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, and panic attacks. I only take 20mg a day, and even though the first month left me with horrendous nausea and weight loss, it subsided after about 25 days. Now, I find that my appetite as a whole has decreased slightly, but the nausea has subsided. My anxiety has improved so much to the point that I'm actually leaving the house for activities other than work, and I'm having conversations with people I'd usually ignore because I'd feel so self-conscious. I've actually had people (that don't know I suffer from anxiety or that I'm taking Prozac (Fluoxetine)) comment on how well I look recently and how happy I appear within myself."