Fluoxetine for Bulimia User Reviews

• Pro...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 16, 2020

Fluoxetine "This drug saved my life. 5 months ago I started on 20 mg of Prozac. This helped manage the binge cravings, but I relapsed a few times throughout that period. After upping the dosage to 40 mg, I have not relapsed for 3 months and 16 days. This is after a devastating secret battle with bulimia of seven years. I have now upped the dosage to 60 mg to manage a hair-pulling disorder, but my obsession around foods and eating beyond my needs are truly a thing of the past. I am so grateful for this drug. Please combine with an app that will track your relapse dates for awareness but also celebrate as you hit weekly, monthly, and hopefully yearly ‘milestones’. Sending everybody love who needs it."

• Kar...
• July 8, 2019

Fluoxetine "Before I started taking this drug, I gave myself anxiety reading bad reviews. I never really allowed myself to believe I was depressed because there were always people who 'had it worse.' I never allowed myself to believe that my seven years of bulimia and anorexia were a problem. When I became depressed again this year, after years of fighting, I decided to take the plunge. I was prescribed 20mg and went up to 60mg in three months and have stayed here for the last four months. It was within two months that my friends noticed a difference in my personality. I was happy. I laughed. I felt confident in myself for the first time in a decade. I am lighter. Prozac, for me, has saved my life. Yes, I also eat healthier and go to therapy and try to meditate - but without this medication I don’t know where or who I would be. I lost myself for many years and I found myself again thanks to this medication. If your doctor has prescribed it, trust that advice and trust this review."

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

Fluoxetine "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."

• jun...
• May 18, 2013

Fluoxetine "So I've been on 20mg Fluoxetine for three weeks, and I never thought I'd ever go a day without binging again or purging. I feel happier, my relationship is so much better. I can go to family BBQs and focus on them and not the plentiful food. Some cons are: delayed or nonexistent orgasm, low libido, yawning. How I look at it is I was too depressed, hating myself, and bloated from bulimia to want to have sex anyway! At least now I feel much better in my own skin, and I'm so rarely bloated, when before I couldn't remember the last time I wasn't bloated. I was insecure in every situation and in all clothing. I suffered for a long time, and to see how much relief I've gotten from just 20mg of this tiny pill is a miracle."

• Odd...
• October 16, 2013

Fluoxetine "I have suffered from Bulimia for about 10 years, and at different stages, I was binging/purging up to 5 times a day. Over the years, I have tried so many medications, but Prozac is the first to really assist. I started on 20mg, which has recently increased to 40mg. This is the only medicine/therapy that has dramatically decreased my impulse to binge/purge. I am feeling so happy within myself, and it has really assisted with my depression and low energy levels too. One odd side effect I have noted is that I am yawning a lot, a small price to pay to being in control of my eating and mood. This is definitely worth a try if you are having bulimic symptoms and I recommend it highly. Good luck."

• Anonymous
• August 15, 2011

Fluoxetine "I'm taking 60 mg Prozac since 4 weeks. I only relapsed twice in the first week (while being on a lower dose). It took away the urge to binge and even purge. I'm less depressed, too. I've been through 5 years of psychoanalysis and 2 hospital stays all to no avail (never took medicines). I have bulimia for over 25 years and am hopeful to get rid of the food pressure - for good. Prozac changed my life so far. I'll update at a later time."

• jad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 4, 2018

Fluoxetine "I've had bulimia for at least 10 years; I'm 53 and don't want to be doing this when I'm 70! So I started on 20 mg Prozac, which did nothing, and have upped it to 80 mg, which seems like the 'sweet spot' for me-no self-harm thoughts, no bingeing or purging-it has literally saved my life. This is the dose that is required for eating disorders or OCD; the lower doses are antidepressant doses! Such a relief not to be thinking about food 24/7! If you want to get better, this is the way to go."

• Pil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 23, 2015

Fluoxetine "I used to constantly think about food. My thoughts would be racing whether to stuff my face or not eat at all. When I started 40 mg Prozac, it took a while until I realized I didn't think about it anymore! Very glad my mind is off food for once!"

• Anonymous
• June 17, 2008

Fluoxetine "This has made such a difference to my life. It is like the 'voice' that continues to tell me I am too fat and that all the 'bad' things in life would be better if only I were thinner has weakened. It is still there, but I don't have to listen. In fact, I can even ignore it. What a relief. It has made me realize just how much time I was spending listening to all the negative thoughts, planning the food, covering up the vomiting. I finally feel 'normal'. What a relief."

• C g...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 13, 2015

Fluoxetine "Prozac saved my life!! I struggled with bulimia for years and now I can finally say I rarely even think of binging and purging! It is the ultimate freedom. I can honestly say if it wasn't for this medication, I would have died. I have so much faith in this medication!"

• Sar...
• July 22, 2014

Fluoxetine "I've struggled with bulimia (as well as depression/mood disorder) for about eight years now. I've been on Prozac three separate times (I quit taking it during my pregnancies) and I stop binging and purging every time I get back on it. It has also benefited my relationships and improved my parenting abilities. Every other medication I tried was just too hard on me, but Prozac doesn't affect me in any noticeably negative way."

• Geo...
• April 6, 2016

Fluoxetine "I have been taking Prozac for 3 months. I don't binge or purge anymore, I only throw up when I'm sick. I was thinking about suicide, but now I'm 3 months purge-free. I'm confident that if I stay on it, I can live the rest of my life bulimia-free. Bulimia is a ghost of my past now. Peace, Michael."

• Emi...
• May 11, 2016

"This med is MAGICAL. I've experienced a really bad relationship with food and my body. Since I was 18, I used to gain weight and was trying to drop it sometimes with laxatives, sometimes with really awful diets that made me binge eat all the time. I went to the gym, working hard but then coming home and eating everything that I could find, even food that I don't really like. I was crying, telling myself that tomorrow I'll change my life. It has been like that FOR YEARS. I hated myself, lost all my friends, and never could build a relationship with men who loved me (I didn't believe that somebody could love me). Now (on 20 mg Prozac), I am happy, dropped all the weight that I gained, I love a man who loves me, and I really enjoy my life. Give it a chance! XOXO"

• Mim...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 18, 2019

Fluoxetine "On 40 mg and took a while to work for my bulimia. Eating disorders are usually a higher dose of Prozac. It’s working now and had night sweats for a little, but now it’s gone. My eating disorder (ED) thoughts are turned down, and I’m not spending 24/7 thinking about food."

• Anonymous
• December 8, 2009

Fluoxetine "I am 23 years old and have been bulimic since I was 11. This is the first medication that made a difference. I used to take Prozac for depression, and it helped somewhat. When my eating disorder got way too out of hand, my psychiatrist and I decided to raise my dose to 100 mg (dosage is higher for bulimia than depression). I still feel obsessive over food and weight, but now when I get the urge to binge I have a chance to fight it. It seems to have lessened the compulsion or the need to follow through on urges. It's not a miracle cure, but it has given me a fighting chance. I was actually able to go through an entire pregnancy without binging or purging once. I am now in recovery, and my slips are few and far between."

• veg...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 19, 2017

Fluoxetine "I had started Prozac while I was in my recovery for bulimia, and it worked incredibly to stop my binges and regulate my eating. I was beyond impressed. I stopped taking it after about a year and a half out of recovery and immediately started noticing I had serious anxiety issues and the depression came back. After about 6 months of being off of Prozac, I recently was put back on it at my regular 60 mg, and it still works. While I don't suffer from bulimia anymore (or have controlled those symptoms), Prozac has provided the stability I was begging my brain for. If you're someone who gets depressed in the winter months, has problems concentrating, and has tremors from anxiety, take this!"

• ire...
• October 19, 2015

"Have been bulimic for the past 6 months, and fluoxetine has done wonders. I take 20 mg per day, and it helps me forget all the urge to uncontrollably eat and eat till I'm sick. God, life without bulimia is like heaven."

• Lay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2019

Fluoxetine "I was very hesitant to start on this medication as I have been really active in a recovery program and do what I can to alleviate depression and anxiety through practicing mindfulness and reaching out for help within my social network. But I also suffer from a severe case of bulimia which has persisted for over a decade. First couple of days, side effects were a little intense, no appetite and trouble sleeping for a night or two. But I have to say that this medication is truly helpful for my obsessive preoccupations with weight and food, as well as social anxiety (definitely see why people who have general anxiety would NOT do well on this need, it makes me a bit more uppity) and mood stability. Side effects subsided, and I still work a program of recovery every day. I highly recommend therapy and healthy living practices in conjunction with this medication, it can work!"

• tha...
• April 5, 2011

Fluoxetine "I'm going to make this short and simple. Pros: I felt better within the month of taking it, it slowed my bulimia way down. Cons: I had to up the dosage a month ago. So far, so good. I yawned the first 2 weeks straight all day long, but it's over now. I've been taking it for 2 months now, and I love it! I'm 24 years old and have had my depression and bulimia for 13 years, and I have never felt this good. Also, I'm on 1 mg of Klonopin (clonazepam) at night. I like that too. Hope this helps."

• sta...
• September 10, 2016

"I take 100 mg daily, and my binging and purging have subsided by 90%. Please note it took me a long time to work up to this high dose. My quality of life has improved immensely, and for the first time in years, I am not thinking about food and weight constantly. One side effect I do experience is tiredness, which I find frustrating, but whenever I try to reduce my medication intake, I start binging and purging again. Out of the 10-15 antidepressants I have tried over the years, this has been the only one to assist without dreadful side effects (e.g., Topiramate). I wish everyone luck with their personal battle and know how challenging and isolating this condition can be. Take care."

• ren...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 11, 2014

"Started taking Prozac for bulimia/depression about three weeks ago. The first week, I was on a low dose (10 mg) with no positive or negative side effects. The second week, I was on 20 mg and was less depressed but still not a positive effect for my problem. I'm at the end of week 3 and on 40 mg, and I can really see a difference now. Haven't had the need to binge/purge in 5 days, and my appetite has decreased to where I only eat the regular 3 meals/day. Because of this, I've actually lost 3 lbs. Also, I'm more motivated to do things now with this medicine. I'm very happy with this medication so far. Only negative is I've noticed it's been harder to go to the bathroom. Not sure if it's the medicine, but it's the only thing I can think of."

• Zan...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 12, 2020

"3/3... so I went back down to 40 mg. This seemed to be the best dose for me with hindsight. I tried going back down to 20 mg, but within two weeks, I was making myself sick on a daily basis again. In the end, I decided to stop the 40 mg cold turkey due to an unrelated health situation. This was two weeks ago, and although I am feeling a bit blue today (the two-week thing), it has actually been pretty easy so far. I had always been fairly anti-medication, but if you are like me and bulimia was controlling your life, I can highly recommend it. Trust that the initial side effects pass. It made me feel less guilty too - there clearly was something not quite right with my brain chemistry following various traumatic experiences, and fluoxetine helped to set me on the right track. Good luck to everyone also struggling with bulimia - I know it will always be a part of my life, but we can beat it, and if in the future I need to come back to fluoxetine for a bit of help again, then so be it."

• Mic...
• September 7, 2017

Fluoxetine "I'd struggled with bulimia and depression for many years, I was prescribed Prozac to mainly treat my depression and partly the eating disorder. With my personal experience with bulimia, I never had the urges to binge eat, just to make myself vomit after eating properly sized portions of food. I had found that Prozac helped stop the urges to throw up after eating quite effectively. The only side effect being that once I had stopped taking it, the urges returned immediately. Currently, I'm trying to battle those thoughts without being prescribed medication, but I may go back on it if I'm unsuccessful after a year or so."

• Bab...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 13, 2021

Fluoxetine "I’ve been struggling with bulimia for the last 6 years, and after being hospitalized, I decided I was done with my life being consumed by food. I started on 10 mg of Prozac about two weeks ago, and my dose has been upped to 20 mg. I’ve relapsed only once, and even then, I was able to stop myself from continuing as I would throughout a usual relapse day. I can finally listen to music again, hang out with my friends, eat meals. I feel like I have my life back, I feel like myself again. It is a little early to tell 100% if this med has worked for me, but so far I’m amazed with how much it’s done. I do still have a little bit of anxiety here and there, but my doctor said to give it a couple more weeks. So far I’m really happy with my experience with Prozac!"

• Kel...
• April 18, 2017

"I've had bulimia for 10 years. I just went on 20 mg due to depression (extremely tired, not able to get out of bed, no energy/motivation, etc.). I also experienced a noticeable increase in binging/purging during this time in an attempt to deal with the dysphoria and insomnia. I've only been on the medication for 3 days, but oh my god. I'm not thinking about food all day long. My cravings are gone, my appetite is 'normal.' I don't feel like I'm constantly fighting that irresistible urge to binge. I have been getting tired during the day and will probably switch to taking it at night. I also have zero libido, which I like because it's easier to focus. It also basically cured my 'ADD,' and I don't have to chug coffee all day to finish schoolwork."