Fluoxetine for Panic Disorder User Reviews (Page 2)

• boscns
• May 30, 2016

Prozac (fluoxetine) "Been on this med for a year. Haven't ended up in the hospital since for panic disorder and depression. It makes my mood stable and gives me energy and motivation to live life. I'm in my mid 20s and am lucky how much this drug has helped me. My anxiety and panic disorder can be frightening, plus the depression aspects can make for a scared and crying disaster. The negatives I've had on this was when I first started I could not eat. But that side effect did go away after a few weeks. The other side effect is not being able to fall asleep without some sort of drug to slow my brain down. I've been on a combination of mood drugs. I plan to stay on Prozac."

• Amber
• December 11, 2019

Prozac (fluoxetine) "I started taking Prozac 9 days ago. I have my first ever panic attack 2 days ago in which I thought I was wasn't going to live. Since the panic attack I haven’t been able to sleep, eat or drink. I haven't stopped thinking about dying once. So for these 2 days I have been throwing up, nervous feeling in my tummy, dizziness, feeling scared and panic and it hasn’t stopped. It’s been here constantly. I’ve spoke to my doctor and my counsellors and they said to ride it out. But I’m not going to do that. I had a suicidal thought last night which has never happened for me. I’ve had to move in with my mum for the next couple of days so I’m not alone because I’m that scared of dying. I hope that after the tablets leave my system I’m back to my old ways. I just don’t know what to do or say to anyone anymore. Doctors have even had to give me diazepams so I can stay calm and half the time they only work for around 15-20 minutes, all of this is torture. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THIS."

• Caius
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 1, 2017

Prozac (fluoxetine) "Just wanted to share my experience. Woke up in the middle of the night 2 weeks ago with a massive panic attack that I thought was a heart attack. Went to the ER two nights in a row because they just wouldn't stop. Saw my doctor the next day and was diagnosed with general anxiety and panic disorder. Was prescribed 20 MG prozac (fluoxetine). First week was horrible, almost all my symptoms increased couldn't eat lost my sex drive. It's now a week in and I can't even tell you how much better I feel. Everything is back to normal eating like crazy, sex drive is back this drug is a miracle. It will probably worsen your symptoms at first but think of it as an investment and keep pushing through and you should feel better. Hope this helps anyone."

• Jona...
• October 17, 2015

Prozac (fluoxetine) "This medicine was actually doing some good. My doctor started me off at 10mg since I don't respond well to antidepressants (such as Paxil, Effexor). At first, I started actually having the suicidal thoughts they warned me about for the first week. Eventually, after 3 weeks, I started to notice a difference in my panic attacks. They were weaker but still bothersome. My depression was also getting better but around 2 months of taking it. I still had the crying spells. I told my doctor, and he bumped me up to 20 mg. Slowly, I really started to notice a bigger improvement. It's been almost 3 months, and my panic attacks are very weak as I am able to control them! My crying spells aren't as bad, but I still get them. (Not as often which is great!)"

• Roseo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 16, 2019

Prozac (fluoxetine) "I am a 58 year old female with depression, anxiety and panic attacks. I tried a lot of different antidepressants during my bouts. Nothing really worked for the terrible panic attacks I was having. My doctor put me on 20mg. Prozac. The side effects were bad for about 3 weeks but the fourth week it really started to work well. I am still on it for 2 months now. It works. So don’t stop taking it because of the terrible start up side effects such as, anxiety, low appetite, fatigue, yawning, terrible stomach issues, insomnia and blurred vision all cleared after 4 weeks. I feel good now and I will continue to take it."

• melba
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 28, 2017

Prozac (fluoxetine) "Developed panic disorder with agoraphobia one year ago after a traumatic experience on a plane. I finally gave in and decided to start treatment with Prozac. I was on 20mg for 3 weeks, then upped to 40 mg. No bad side effects AT ALL. My mood and attitude have improved greatly, and my daily panic attacks have diminished. When I do feel anxious occasionally, I am able to breathe it out and calm down, instead of ending up in the ER. I am now able to leave the house and drive, shop, run errands with no panic. I am still unable to travel by plane... otherwise, 10/10! And I am only on week 5. Heard it only gets better!"

• Jingl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 25, 2021

Prozac (fluoxetine) "So happy on Prozac. I was on Effexor 150mg for a few months until I had had enough of the sexual dysfunction and the awful other side effects it was giving me. Taking Prozac has not only helped with my panic disorder, but also it causes no sexual side effects for me. I’ve been taking 40mg since September 2020, it is now February 2021. I’m happier than ever!"

• Anon
• October 19, 2020

Prozac (fluoxetine) "After having anxiety and depression for about 3 years and doing nothing about it, I finally saw a psychiatrist and was prescribed 20 mg of prozac. The first two weeks I felt really off and was not a fan at all, but after about a month I was the happiest I have ever been. I am now six months in and feel pretty balanced. I still have my highs and lows, but all together I am so much better than I was before Prozac. My brain fog is gone, I am no longer socially anxious, and never have snappy moods anymore. The cons are the insane dreams, and drinking on it. My dreams feel so real and last all night, but thankfully I don’t wake up many times during the night. Drinking is pretty tough, I definitely cannot handle alcohol like I could before. Also, in the 1st few months I lost 15 lbs (but I was on a really strict diet). I started the diet again a month ago and have not lost 1 pound, which is very frustrating. All together though, prozac has changed my life for the better in many aspects."

• Rondog
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 11, 2018

Prozac (fluoxetine) "Best medicine ever. I recommend it to everyone. I've been on and off for about 8 years. I always go back on because I lose it after a while. It helps me with anxiety, and especially obsessive compulsive. It runs in the family that we think about things way to hard and can't let go of stuff. This drug stops the irrational thoughts from snowballing. I seriously do recommend this to everyone. To me, it really has been a cure-all. Life is still life, but goodness is it much better with Prozac."

• Sam
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 25, 2020

"I had my first panic attack in April 2020. This was due to a medication a doctor over prescribed me. I was having severe anxiety and panic for months after this attack. I tried various medications with no success. My body was so anxiety ridden I had twitching of my muscles (from head to toe), heart palpitations, feelings of tingly and numbness in hands and feet, and I developed TMJ Disorder from the stress my body was under. Each and everyday was a constant struggle. I had MRI’s, an EMG, blood tests and so many trips to various doctors to rule out other diseases and such. All said the same thing...anxiety and panic. I started Fluoxetine in June 2020. It has changed my life. I noticed it working within the first week and weeks after it just got better. I would say the full effect took 5-6 weeks in. I take one 10mg capsule each morning and it controls that feeling I would get or terrible anxiety and panic. I’m telling you - this has given me my life back. Please consider trying this."

• N3052
• July 18, 2017

Prozac (fluoxetine) "29 year old healthy guy here. Taking Prozac 10MG and 0.50 Xanax Extended Release for the past 6 months. I'm posting to support the people who feel they will never be free of panic/anxiety. I now feel 90% better! I was having mid the night panic attacks and weird/scary intrusive thoughts. I went to the psychiatrist that had the best Google reviews that took my insurance. Was diagnosed with Panic Disorder and mild OCD. Originally tried Prozac at a higher dose, but it made me sleepy and made me feel sweaty/hot often. Xanax XR was also added. It has worked very well in combo. I take both nightly at bed so I have a peaceful deep sleep. Prozac took about 2-3 months to really sink in to my system. You CAN feel better. Get a caring/good doctor!"

• Anonymous
• April 1, 2012

Prozac (fluoxetine) "I've been hesitant to try Prozac as I didn't want to be a zombie or overly sedated. But after 5 years of dealing with Panic Disorder/Generalized Anxiety and countless antidepressants not working, I decided to give it a try. The first month was pretty rough. I was always tired, my brain was foggy, and I continued to have anxiety. But I stuck with it and after increasing to 30 mg, I felt absolutely NORMAL. I could feel emotions and even a normal amount of anxiety without freaking out. It has also helped with social anxiety. DOWNSIDE - I find it almost impossible to get any deep sleep on this medicine, and no sleep medicine seems to work (I've tried them all)."

• Livin...
• March 23, 2013

Prozac (fluoxetine) "I got severe depression in College, had it in high school as well and took some antidepressant that started with an L (I really can't remember). I started taking Prozac my 2nd year in college after my girlfriend broke up with me. It helped tremendously overcome the loneliness. The only problem I've ever had with it is my REM sleep. I didn't take my pill for 2 days over spring break this past week and had the worst panic attack I've ever had in my life I thought I wanted to die, it was the worst car ride I have ever experienced. As soon as I took my Prozac everything was better. I trust this."

• Anonymous
• September 29, 2015

Prozac (fluoxetine) "I have been taking generic Prozac 20 mg for 17 days now, 10mg for 10 days before that. I have been reading all of the comments and am starting to have hope! My anxiety has increased a lot since I started this, I take ativan when needed, which is every day! Other than the daily panic attacks I don't seem to have any side affects which is great! I've been thinking that maybe this drug is not for me but after reading other people experiences I will ride it out and hope that everything works out after I'm on it for 6-8 weeks. Hoping and praying it does cause I need my life back!"

• Flori...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 4, 2018

Prozac (fluoxetine) "30 year old guy (active, good job, college educated). I’m here to tell you this medicine worked for me — FOR SURE. I take just 10MG at night. I also take TIME RELEASE Xanax every evening before bed (0.5MG). The combo of the two has reduced my anxiety, panic, racing thoughts by 85%-90%. One year ago I was in the same place as you likely are. Looking for any solution and upset thinking nothing could help my, almost nightly, panic attacks. Everyone is different with this sorta stuff. However GIVE THIS A TRY, if you are on the fence. You owe it to yourself. And don’t worry, with your doctors permission you can probably still enjoy a few drinks here and there. Personally, I still enjoy a few cups of coffee each day (probably shouldn’t) and I also enjoy a glass or two of wine a few nights weekly. Take your doctor’s advice."

• Hopeful
• November 7, 2015

Prozac (fluoxetine) "I was on paxil 40mg for 13 years and Gained 100 lbs! Thought I was better so got of the paxil, 3 months later had bad panic and anxiety, dr. Put me on effexor 75mg....not good! Felt spacey, couldn't eat, lost 40lbs in 3 months, went back to the dr. And he had me switch right over to fluoxetine 20mg, IAM on my 5th day and already feel clear headed!!!! Alittl nausea through out the day but doing great!!!! Really hope this med works"

• Itchy
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 30, 2019

Prozac (fluoxetine) "I suffer in the past from panic disorder and anxiety. I try so much drugs like lexapro, paxil etc. Only Prozac makes me feel happy. Thank you science Thank you Prozac. I take 20mg Prozac every morning."

• Matt
• January 17, 2016

Prozac (fluoxetine) "I started generic brand of Prozac more than 3-4 years ago. I started at 20mg and am still on that same dose. Before Prozac, I lost almost 50 pounds because I didn't eat. I was depressed and always anxious. I was afraid of weird things, like taking a shower because I thought I would fall and die. I was afraid to win the lottery ( never would happen anyway lol) I never had anything like this in my life! I was newly wed, and just had baby. So I guess it was normal to have those feelings. Prozac has been great. first few weeks on it I had increased anxiety. Worse thing is I gained about 75-80 pounds !!"

• Sooo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 26, 2017

Prozac (fluoxetine) "This is my second time taking Prozac. I took it for two years before for panic attacks, insomnia, OCD and it did wonders. After a month my head cleared up, my memory improved as well as my sleep. (No longer waking up in the middle of the night worried about things). Only downside is that I tend to gain a lot of weight on it. As soon as I stopped last time the weight came off almost immediately. I plan to watch what I eat and exercise more this time. After a month now I have already started feel 2000% better and sleeping sooo good."

• Vizzle
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 14, 2015

Prozac (fluoxetine) "I was on 10mg Prozac for general anxiety and panic attacks for 2 years. I had no side effects and my panic attacks decreased tremendously. However I recently started having them again so my doc worked me up to 40mg/day. I feel happy. But I feel like it is too much. I don't feel love anymore, and I feel like my emotions are so flat that although I'm not getting the panic attacks, I would almost rather deal with them than be unable to feel emotions. I have been dating a guy for 2 years, and all of a sudden after being on 40mg daily for six weeks I don't feel like I'm in love with him anymore. I can't tell if it is because of the medication or if it is actually me. I will be talking to my doc about decreasing my dose to 20mg."

• Blizzy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 29, 2018

Prozac (fluoxetine) "I started to get terrible panic attacks at night about 5 months ago. It was very scary and heartbreaking. I am a mother or 3 boys and I was losing my mind. I am on a low dose of ativan but it wasn't keeping the panic away and I started to have episodes during day. I can handle my anxiety and depression but I cannot handle panic attacks. Worst thing ever. So I decided to try Prozac. 10 mg was making me sick and was too strong. I felt funny. So now I cut it in half and put the powder in a full glass of water every morning. So I am in 5 mgs daily and ativan when needed. I haven't had a panic attack since. If the blue pill gives you heartburn.......try cutting it open and putting the medicine in water. When I started doing that my heartburn went away. I feel so much better and I don't feel drugged up or strange. I still have issues but I don't panic from the stress any more."

• Guest
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 14, 2019

Prozac (fluoxetine) "Prozac made me crazy, 13 days on it and landed in A&E with seizure like panic attacks where I couldn’t move my arms or face. After 5 days off and I’m still in the highest anxiety crisis I’ve ever been in. I was prescribed it for panic attacks but the panic attacks before were nothing as bad as when I started taking the Prozac, I ended up with depersonalization mixed with severe panic attacks and insomnia. It gave me problems I never had before, my doctor had to put me on diazepam just to counteract the side effects! This drug may work for some people but it can cause massive suffering for others and with its long half life it’s not easy to come off."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 6, 2020

Prozac (fluoxetine) "Was prescribed Prozac for panic attacks and I stuck it out for 2 months. I started on 10mg and the first few weeks on it were fine. I felt very few side effects other then feeling spacey and kind of out of body. The following weeks my anxiety increased to the point where I had to stop going to work and I started getting dark scary obsessive thoughts that I’ve never experienced In my life. My doctor immediately took me off it cold turkey and the thoughts continued for about a month I felt like I was going crazy and was almost hospitalized. The drug clearly wasn’t for me but that’s not to say it won’t work for someone else. Just be aware and very observant of how you’re feeling while on it especially in the beginning. I should have stopped the medication earlier but wanted to stick it out considering that I was told it takes time to build up in your system. Just be cautious"

• Buzz
• April 26, 2017

Prozac (fluoxetine) "Tried Zoloft and lexapro but had stomach problem side effects for months. I tried the generic Prozac 20 mg and had a month of horrible side effects until 6 weeks it finally worked. Helps so much, no attacks and only have a little anxiety once in a while. Worth it!!!!"

• Gwen
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 8, 2019

Prozac (fluoxetine) "I took 10mg of Prozac for 12 days. Days 1-9 were pretty good. I was nauseous and threw up a few times but I expected that. Day 10 the first of the panic attacks hit. It lasted for 6 hours. 6 hours of uncontrollable crying, shaking and vomiting. My doctor took me off the Prozac 2 days later. Today is 1 week without the Prozac and I am still having intense panic attacks and vomiting almost all day every day. I have no idea how long this will last but it's ruining my life. I can't drive or take care of my children. My husband has had to take time off of work and I've lost almost 10 pounds. Worst thing I ever did."