Prozac Questions (Page 16)

Prozac - Brain fog I'm desperate for help and relief?

Hi everyone, I'm feeling trapped. I have changed all meds last year and I'm on 40 mg Prozac at the moment (increased maybe 2-3 week ago) but this week I had brain fog at work and I cant function like that for much longer. The thing is I think it's the high anxiety that caused it but... read more

Does a 20mg dose of fluoxetine taken every 24 hours work till next dose taken 24 hours later?

After a debilitating head injury 30 years ago, and as a result of serious depression from that event; 20mg Fluoxetine (originally Prozac) in the morning, and 25mg doxepin at night, which was essentially to promote sleep, were prescribed. Both meds have consistently been used & worked well.... read more

Does Prozac cause exhaustion, weakness?

I’m on day 10 of Prozac 20mg and 0.5mg clonazepam twice a day. After I try to do chores or recumbent exercise bike (30min) I get very weak and exhausted and have to lie down again. Is this a side effect of the meds? It scares me as I’ve always worked hard and exercised.

When does stamina return?

Just stopped Prozac and was put on Mirtazapine. I’ve lost too much weight due to anxiety. I find that trying to keep up with normal chores causes fatigue and I have to rest(not sleep) after doing them. Also, did not need as much clonazepam for anxiety today. Does anyone have experience with... read more

Does an SSRI help tapering off Klonopin?

Got my genetic test back and Prozac could work for my anxiety. Would this help with tapering off Klonopin? Currently on Pristiq also which I think has pooped out after 10 years. Wondering if anyone has done this?

Nausea when increasing dosage to 20mg Prozac last week?

Morning sickness with dry heaves. I still eat normally and am not throwing up my food. Is this nausea normal for 20mg before my body gets used to it?. I also noticed heightened anxiety. I am taking 0.5mg Klonopin daily for anxiety currently. Also taking Abilify for bipolar disorder.

How to reduce clonazepam dose?

It’s been almost 14 weeks now, since end of January. My first attempt with Prozac led to higher anxiety and higher dosage of daily clonazepam, up to 1-1.5mg daily. Then, thankfully my GP put me on mirtazapine taking gradually up to 30mg/night. I’m trying to reduce the clonazepam and now... read more

Interaction between Wellbutrin and Prozac?

Been taking Prozac for about 5 years. Feel like it wasn't working for me anymore. Doctor switched me to Wellbutrin, while I'm tapering off Prozac. My question is, since Wellbutrin is a medication enhancer, wouldn't that make tapering twice as hard. Its been a month, and I feel so... read more

How long does it take to notice a change on anxiety and bipolar II disorder with Lamictal?

I have been on Lexapro, desvenlafaxine and am now on Prozac for anxiety and recently discovered I have bipolar II disorder. None of the antidepressants have worked and I am wondering if I should be hopeful in trusting lamictal and risperidone to work for my anxiety and mood swings? I am feeling... read more

How many people get worse anxiety from Prozac?

I have been on Prozac before and it worked well a while ago but I didn't have extreme anxiety back then. I currently have really bad anxiety and depression so was wondering if my anxiety going get worse while taking Prozac? I'm also prescribed Xanax for my anxiety so I'm just really... read more

How did you continue to work when starting Prozac?

My anxiety is just getting worse. I feel light headed and sick in the stomach nearly everyday. Always worried about nothing. My Dr has given me Prozac 20mg however I am very worried how I will feel the first few weeks and if I’ll be able to work. How do you all get through this ?

Is Prozac weight gain due to higher blood sugar?

Prozac - what to expect regarding weight gain?

What is the percentage of people that have experienced weight gain? I gained 30lb on Zoloft and I'm hoping that will not happen again.

Fluvoxamine - how is the side effect profile of this medicine?

Is it better than Prozac in terms of sexual side effects? I am bit anxious about this, although I know everyone has different experience in terms of side effects.

Can Prozac and trazodone give you a false positive for a hair follicle drug test?