Fluoxetine for Panic Disorder User Reviews (Page 5)

• marin...
• February 24, 2012

"I had been taking Lexapro for years until September 2011. I did not know what was happen to me last summer and my doctor was running all of these different tests on me. I was fine except the Lexapro wasn't working anymore and I was having more panic attacks. This is when my medication was switched to fluoxetine. I have felt so much better since then and I haven't had any more problems."

• Ree
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 28, 2021

Prozac (fluoxetine) "Started Prozac for PMDD and Panic disorder. Stopped after two weeks of bad side effects. Usually felt the medication side effects kick in about 1hour after taking it. Felt weighed down, slow breathing, fuzzy headed, heavy eyes—sedated. It was awful. Triggered three panic attacks on day 13. Side effects occur randomly throughout the day. Feeling drowsy to the point where I’d need to sink down and close eyes for a minute during conversation. Felt like narcolepsy. Out and then awake in two minutes. Drowsiness, diarrhea, increased anxiety, emotionally detached during first week. Pros: I felt good around 5pm and slept fine. Felt good in the morning up until an hour after taking my prescribed dose. Cons: Side effects randomly appearing throughout the day. Severe drowsiness, zoned out, panic attacks, flat moods."

• Bishc...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 23, 2016

"Diagnosed depressed, started 20mg Fluoxetine. After 1 year tried to come off. Met with anxiety & deep depression. Doc told me it was old symptoms returning & to get back on the meds. Over next 2 years tried twice more to come off the tablets & was met with the same symptoms but more intense. Finally decided to withdraw from the medication, removing 1 tablet a week. After approximately 6 weeks I had crippling depression and suicidal thoughts, these would last for about 2 weeks before I felt ok. This continued for 10 months until I had completely weened off the meds. Now I am LEFT WITH panic disorder. The doctor had stated there are no withdrawl symptoms, which research is now showing there are which include depression and severe anxiety."

• Fano
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 5, 2020

"If you truly want this to work, you have to tough it out. And remember, everyone reacts differently, this might not be the one for you. Try it and see what happens. The first month sucks! Actually, just the first week, then the side effects change and happen less often. After a couple months you'll be happy to feel "normal"."

• Karwa...
• April 5, 2019

"I was first on fluoxetine for panic disorder but I had to discontinue because I had bruxism (jaw pain and teeth clenching) and since then I have been on Lexapro (escitalopram), Vortioxetine (Trintellix), Remeron(mirtazapine) and nothing has helped. Last week I decided to give fluoxetine (prozac) another chance and I've never felt better. I love fluoxetine for giving my life. I also take with Lamictal (lamotrigine) because I'm also bipolar and so far things are so good."

• Julia
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 28, 2023

"I suffer from severe anxiety and panic attacks to the point where I shake inside it’s horrible and it’s so debilitating. I’ve been on Fluoxetine 20mgs for nearly 6 weeks and to be honest I don’t feel any better yet. I won’t give up on it as I’ve read that 6 weeks is still early days but how much longer will it be before I begin to feel less anxious? The panic attacks happen daily at the moment and I’m too scared to go anywhere alone."

• DGD
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 28, 2022

"It will work. You’re going to be ok. I’ve been on 20mg for 5 weeks and will post again in a few months but the change is incredible. I was debilitated and terrified with panic disorder and worrying about every feeling in my body. I did Ayurvedic lifestyle changes and yoga and they got me 80% back to myself but then I started this med and finally the nervous hum is gone. And that’s only 5 weeks in. Been back to my normal activities and sleeping great. Yes, the side effects did make anxiety worse for me but I just journaled every day and ride it out and slowly noticed little bits of progress and now I feel almost 100% like my old self. Have started CBT for a more sustainable future practices but this medication was medicine to me. So so helpful. I know you’re struggling, I know it might even feel unbearable but this will work just give it time. Definitely 4 weeks at least.Also for my tension headache friends -solved those too - no ibuprofen!"

• Nukero
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 17, 2018

"When I first started taking it I felt that nothing had happened because the first weeks had already passed but without me realizing that I felt like myself again. I've been taking it now for around 4 months and even though I have bad days (as everyone does once in a while) it has helped me a lot in those bad days"

• Cyd
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 17, 2018

Prozac Weekly (fluoxetine) "I've been on many different drugs for my disorder over the years. This drug is the worse drug I've ever been on, and I had to tell my doctor to take me off it immediately. It made all my disorders worse and caused really bad suicidal tendencies."

• Sar
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 19, 2021

Prozac (fluoxetine) "I’ve been on Prozac for about a year now for anxiety/ panic disorder. Switching through 30 mg to 40mg. Currently on 30 mg it’s been working great for me. Only side effects are weight gain but then again I don’t know if it’s from that. I do sometimes have little anxiety here and there but nothing like before which was everyday. I’d recommend it for someone dealing with anxiety etc."

• Nicol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 2, 2017

"I was diagnosed 5 years ago with General anxiety disorder and panic disorder with mild agoraphobia. For the first few months I had no idea what was going on with me except that I knew I would get completely flustered and anxious and scared when I went out to do everyday things. I began worrying all the time about silly things and couldn't seem to shut my mind off enough to sleep and relax. My doctor diagnosed me and for a while I tried seeing just a therapist but eventually my panic attacks came back stronger and I decided on medication. I have tried three other medications all of which were not successful. I am 8 days in on Prozac and the side effects have been pretty bad but I have hope. Today was much calmer for me."

• tszul
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 1, 2018

"This medication saved my life. I am currently in my last semester of college and working at the same time, and the stress of everything (finding a job, graduating on time, etc.) finally caught up to me. I had my first full blown panic attack 4 months ago. I felt like I was dying and it was a downward spiral from there. I was prescribed Xanax but it seemed like a band-aid solution as my attacks became more frequent. My PC started me on 20 mg of fluoxetine. It definitely got worse before it got better. My advice to anyone starting- BE PATIENT. This didn't start working for me completely until a few weeks ago. My side effects were a headache for the first week, but went away. Had some heightened anxiety at first and still struggle with insomnia, but I am transitioning to taking my meds in the morning, so hopefully that helps. Would highly recommend."

• Ippie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 6, 2019

"I was prescribed this 10 days ago for anxiety and panic and phobias, I had taken it 20 years ago and it worked great, but now it's been awful for anxiety! My anxiety and depression are through the roof! I had no depth before I started this there's no way I can give it another 2 weeks to work through these side effects they are brutal and I can barely hold down my job, is not worth the outcome on this drug for me anyway. I may get back on my cymbalta as I took it for 17 years and it stopped working fully but I was at least able to cope and function at 30 mg of cymbalta beforehand, The Prozac is only 10 mg I can't imagine if I was on 20 mg what my anxiety would be like!"

• Jlc
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 21, 2023

"I've been on 10mg for 3 months now. I was/am suffering from panic disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. For the last 9 months, I've been battling these disorders secretly and finally admitted I needed help. My doctor tried sertraline, but that did not agree with me and made my symptoms heightened and worse, so I went with fluoxetine, and this was a game changer. The first week, I was quite withdrawn, spaced out, had a loss of appetite, and felt very tired. In the second week, I still had the same symptoms, but by the third week, the majority of the symptoms had relieved themselves, I just kept getting the odd headaches. Week by week, I was learning to take control again, feeling more myself. I still have good days and some bad days, but not to the point where I can't leave the house. I've recently been given permission to up my medication to 20mg, so here's to many more positive weeks. I was such an overthinker about side effects as well, don't worry, after 3-4 weeks, you will feel better, don't give in."

• Koty
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 5, 2019

Prozac (fluoxetine) "I started prozac for pain disorder and the first two days were fine and after those two days my memory got foggy and I had insomnia and more anxiety attacks then I usually do and horrible headaches. It also made me really jittery so within a week I stopped taking it. I'm currently still going through the side effects since I only stopped taking it 3 days ago. Hopefully this anxiety goes back to being tolerable like it was before I got the meds."

• N3052
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 8, 2017

"This is for the person who is nervous to start this medication. DON'T BE. I was nervous and six months later I am feeling so much better than before. I currently take 10MG of Fluoxetine (Prozac) and also 0.5MG time release Xanax XR at bed time. I believe both have kept me on a great track from having panic attacks. I was honestly in a not so good place with my panic disorder. I had tried other medicine and did not see much of a help. My psychiatrist listened to my feelings and told me to give this a shot. The first month or so I didn't really feel too much of a difference. Felt pretty ok. I added the Xanax XR. The two in combination keep me very stabilized and feeling pretty good each day. Give this medicine and shot and stick to it!"

• Ian...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 14, 2017

"I have been on Prozac for about 4 months. I started on 10mg and was moved up to 20mg when I was still reporting anxiety. I have had panic and heavy anxiety attacks for over 15 years and finally decided I was done suffering. At first I was very nervous about starting the medication but once it kicked in about 3 weeks into taking the 10mg I was convinced that I needed to take this medication. I obviously have some disorder that ramps up my body and creates physical sensations that are not "normal". Since being on 20mg I am feeling a ton better and I cannot pin point any drawback thus far. Sexually I have no issues so far and aside from a momentary spaced out feeling I feel great."

• Feath...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 31, 2019

"The first week starting prozac was wonderful. I felt no anxiety and the feelings of emptiness were gone. Now if only it stuck that way. Fast forward to today and I'm on day 10 and had to go to the hospital because I was vomiting and had the shakes. Thought I was dying. With this said and the loss of appetite and nausea I had, I had to stop it. Being sick triggers me and I can't afford to lose my job."

• Ana
• March 6, 2019

"I was prescribed this drug for anxiety. I had really bad reaction. From the first pill I felt nauseous and had a terrible headache. On third day I had a panic attack, dizziness, I didn’t feel like myself. It was really scary. I stopped this medication and I experienced the side effects for a few more days."

• Lpeacer
• March 11, 2021

"I’ve suffered anxiety panic disorder and depression for over 30 years, tried nearly every SSRI's going as well as CBT, psychotherapy and counselling. Due to almost another breakdown made worse by menopause I decided to try the medication route again as I felt in real danger and was loosing my mind. I was terrified, as In the past I had managed to take SSRI's for no longer than a week due to worsened anxiety and back to back panic from around day 3. This time I took my 20mg capsule of fluoxetine once every 3 days to get used to it slowly. I’ve now been taking it for just over 2 weeks and experience only mild side effects. I’m feeling a lot better calmer, no longer have racing thoughts running around my head and I’m able to slow down and think rationally about a problem without overreacting or getting overwhelmed. Obviously this is early days but I’m optimistic that I may start feeling even better as I increase my dose further over the next month."

• JCMD
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 17, 2021

"Hello!, I firstly tried sertraline but it was a nightmare, could handle that skin flashes and peak anxiety but then I tried fluoxetine and oh man my life change. I started with 20mg and feeling better but with 40mg really see the changes all around. My only side effect is occasional nausea and headaches now and then but maybe is because my family suffer this all the time."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 31, 2017

"This medication has changed my life completely in a positive way. The new me now vs the me that I was before, the differences are crazy. It took the medication a while to adjust to my body vise versa, but the waiting was worth it."

• Carchie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 6, 2017

"10 days I'm feel a bit out of it- tired then wired but has alleviated the tense feeling from Pristiq 100mg & 50mg isn't enough to keep all anxious depression symptoms away. I think I need more of the S than the N in the SNRIs. I've taken zoloft previously with success but changed to Effexor then Pristiq for a little more motivation 4 years ago but it does cause weight gain for me compared to SSRIs. Prozac has killed my appetite & don't even think about food- bonus! I know it will improve in weeks. I started at 5 mg for 10 days kept taking Pristiq EOD I'll go to 10mg &Pristiq every 3rd day then cut Pristiq. Don't do withdrawals & why do people have obsession with trying to get off meds if they work stay on them of course you will crash you idiots!"

• ala
• July 19, 2011

"I had mild panic attack ,doctor gave me 1/4 klonopin and after 1 month he prescribe paroxitine ,i just eat half paroxitine 20 mg for 3 days but it make me so nervous so i stop it,then doctor gave me fluoxetine 20 mg plus alparozolam.i get really addicted to klonopin could not go out with out that ,but finally after starting alparzolam ,i stop klonopin. Al thought i just eat fluoxetine for 4 days but could Not sleep,mild headache,insomnia,nausea,the worst one nervous feeling which kill meeeeeeee.it was one of the worse thing happen in my life,stop the pill after 4 days ,i feel pain in all over my body,i am on alprazopam 0/25,today i feel better less nervous ,but i don't know how long fluoxetine will stay in my body"

• bkk
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 25, 2019

"Fluoxetine bompletely solved my panic disorder. It began working around a month in and I was on it for 9 years. However I began to experience sexual side effects after 9 years and have thus gone off of it. Panic disorder has not returned but the sexual side effects have persisted months after stopping fluoxetine."