Prozac for Depression User Reviews (Page 4)

• dont...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 9, 2020

"Went on Prozac for anxiety. I horrible side effects, couldn’t eat I was so nauseous, headachy, tired. It wasn’t doing much for me so I missed a day or two, then would take one, and that was a big mistake. It completely sent me down hill. Out of absolutely no where I was crying every second of the day, having suicidal thoughts. It took 2 weeks to be somewhat back to normal but after that I never got any better. Prozac made me feel suicidal and gave me depression that I didn’t have before. 2 months off of it, I still feel the same. It seriously messed up my head. My brother took it and also became suicidal out of nowhere. DO NOT TAKE"

• Rathe...
• January 5, 2010

"I'm 56. I've been on Prozac for about 20 years. I would rather not take any medication but the reality is that, for me, there seems to be no choice. Like many who have seen their share of shrinks, I tried everything - and then everything in every combination. Prozac is the only drug that helps me. I have been off of Prozac now for about 3 months. I tapered off very slowly. Thought I made it! But I have gone back to my old miserable self. I hit myself, hard. I want to break everything that doesn't 'cooperate' immediately - a button, a hard-to-open package, or a pen for example. I never feel like hitting another person - just myself. I'm going downstairs to begin my Prozac regimen again."

• Ggano
• December 16, 2018

"I've been taking Prozac for three months. Initially, I felt better; my family and partner agreed that this is the best medicine for me, and that I was doing great. I felt hopeful but not certain. I have now changed to a new antidepressant as I had side effects: very sore eyes, muscle pains, shaking hands, no interest nor motivation to do anything I usually would. I even had anxiety seeing my closest friends, and I would lay in bed all day up to 6 pm. I stopped cleaning, cooking, and taking care of myself and didn't want to eat. The only time I would force myself to get up is to go to work as I did not want to lose my job. Has anyone else had this experience? I truly feel worried that my mood is down a lot and that my motivation is gone, especially not feeling like moving out of bed. If anyone has any tips for me, I honestly would appreciate it because I want to push forward in my life. I'm only 26 and would like to get far in life. Thank you in advance."

• camar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 14, 2017

"Some useful advice. TIMELINE: Started 5mg, felt slightly high, just a little more positive. Took 5mg for 9 days, then had a major crash that lasted about 5 days, plus 2 days to level out. Valium is very handy, just hang in there, it will pass & get better. Day 13/14 started feeling much better, now on 10mg, @day 16 really good now. Initial day 9 crash as autoreceptors sense too much serotonin and move to regulate levels, so they drop, making you feel like the world is coming to an end. Once they desensitize, things improve. Tips: stay calm, relax, talk to people, take Valium, sleep, eat carbs, distract your thoughts, walk if up to it. Do not read reviews, will do your head in - too many depressed people + reviews = many negative, useless reviews :-)"

• Nickn...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 1, 2020

"I was told on Prozac I would start to feel better about my depression after 1 to 2 weeks. During the first and second week, I felt really good. But after the third week, I was worse than before I started Prozac. I started self harming, and my relationships (especially with my boyfriend and family) suffered"

• pillh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 23, 2019

"Prozac is one of the better antidepressant pills I've taken. There are better pills out there that treat depression; Effexor is one. But Prozac affects everyone differently, and for the most part, it's been positive. I have suffered from depression my whole life, and I can tell you to at least give Prozac a chance. I am currently in Germany, and it's helped me a lot."

• Over...
• August 7, 2015

"I can honestly say that Prozac works for me. This medication takes some time to kick in to full effect and many people stop taking after they feel nothing the first week or so. That is a big mistake. If you wait the full 6 weeks, you will see such a difference that it will amaze you. The way it builds in the system and its afterlife is why it takes a while to get to optimal serum levels in the bloodstream. I have battled severe depression and suicidal ideation for over 25 years now. This medication Prozac 40 mg, along with Abilify 10 mg, have solved most of those issues. I also take Ativan 2 mg as needed for severe anxiety. Talk to someone if you are having thoughts of hurting yourself or just do not know what the point of life is."

• Kruti...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 13, 2014

"At first, when I began taking Prozac, I had a lot more episodes. I just cried in my bedroom for hours. I can't even describe the emotions, if I could even call them that, going through me. It was like a dark part of me took over, and it wanted nothing but an end. I don't even know to what. Everything was way worse; multiple suicidal thoughts per a single day were not uncommon. Gradually, I started feeling better; there was no sudden happiness or peace, but I felt normal. Now, I just don't know what's going on with me. Stress and everything is piling up on me, once again. Eating is a chore. I feel like I'm on the brink of falling apart, on the thin line between sanity and insanity. I don't want life or death. I want to not exist. I'm just confused."

• Ak3973
• February 14, 2018

"I’m a 45-year-old female. I had a very tough past. It has haunted me in the present, preventing me from being a whole person. Although I had made peace with myself on some levels, my head would spin, go to dark places, feelings of self-loathing, inadequacies would take over. I am premenopausal now as well, which in itself is a struggle. I started the meds almost 8 weeks ago. I was at 10mg for 4 weeks, very slight side effects, mostly foggy. I felt it was “scratching the surface” in terms of helping. I was increased to 20 and it is doing the job just fine. My concerns were weight gain and sexual dysfunction, of which I have neither. If I have put on a couple of pounds, it’s worth it for the clarity in my head. I am very pleased. My only regret is not starting it sooner. Good luck, I hope this helps."

• Lorenzo...
• November 14, 2014

"In 1995, I was miserable for no particular reason and was diagnosed with depression and prescribed Prozac. Great life, depression in check. In 2013, I weaned myself off it because I didn't think I needed it anymore. As luck would have it, I hit a period of challenging events in life that the brain interpreted as trauma. To cope, I began drinking a little, which evolved into daily. I concluded that I had gone off Prozac, decreased self-control, and created a personal crisis. I'm back on Prozac, and my moods have leveled off, and I so far have the ability to abstain. I won't go off it again."

• greym...
• October 30, 2011

"Prescribed Prozac 20 mg in 1988. In three days, I felt much better. Tried several times to reduce dosage, but could not stay with lower dosage. I have been on 20 mg ever since. It gave me back my life. In 1955, I was hospitalized and given electroshock treatments for a month. Then the depression returned in 1982 (same year of menopause). My psychiatrist prescribed Elavil, then Palimor, and then Prozac. I am now 81 and take the same dosage. Still enjoying husband of 63 years, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Thank God he sent Prozac."

• Side...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 22, 2019

"I’ve been on generic Prozac for three weeks I take at bedtime my side effect symptoms are I am nauseous every morning, sweating very weak and tiredness seems not to let up. I think I’m going to stop as I can’t take the nausea every day and I can’t even drink coffee. I have zero appetite till later in the day. It makes me definitely feel worse than the health anxiety I have anyone else I literally feel miserable"

• chloe
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 11, 2013

"I started taking Prozac 20mg a day for nearly 6 years! I stopped taking them 7 months ago as I thought I didn't need them anymore. Since I've stopped taking them, I've become really agoraphobic, really depressed, can't stop crying, I've just shut myself away. I'm thinking of starting Prozac again."

• Anonymous
• April 12, 2009

"I took Prozac for several years to treat my depression, and it was awesome. It had few side effects but gave me my life back. I went from not leaving my bed to actually being a productive member of society again. I did lose a good deal of weight while I was on it, but that eventually balanced out. I took it until it got to the point where it stopped working for me, and I've never found anything that has worked as well. Hopefully, I will be able to take it and have it work for me again one day."

• Zizi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 4, 2013

"I am a 25-year-old PhD student. I have been taking Prozac for 5 weeks now. It started affecting me on the 3rd week. I felt so much more active, and I had hope for living. I am working more efficiently, and my sleep schedule is perfect. I am gaining some weight, which means I should also start exercising. I still have vivid dreams and wake up several times during the night, but I don't mind it because my life has changed so much, and I feel so happy after years of depression."

• LWHIT...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 5, 2020

"I've took this medication prozac for about 7 months. I had a little nausea, weight gain, sleeping more and felt like less energy but for once I was content and happy. I dealt with loss of a child and father of my kids at 22. I never sought out help or treatment until last year. I finally drew a line with my depression and anger. Felt like a crappy parent. This medication has had its side effects. My biggest notice was my sexual desire was 100% no longer. I had tried dating but had no desire to talk, touch or be intimate. When I was having sex was somewhat uncomfortable and had a hard time with lubrication. I also found it hard to climax. I read up and this is a side effect with fluoxetine. I didn't care though. For once I was happy and enjoyed my life. It is not for every one."

• Usele...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 28, 2020

"Ok so I have depression and anxiety and every other mental illness you can think of. I just started using this drug Prozac. I don't know how to explain it. I feel great. But I also want to hurt myself. I feel less depressed but I still want to hurt myself. Sometimes I feel like I am superhuman and then going through a mania phase. I don't know if it is the drug or me."

• Sox...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 4, 2018

"It literally saved my life. I have been on antidepressants and mood stabilizers for about 25 years now. Up until about 8 years ago, I was on sertraline and Depakote plus other mood stabilizers... nothing worked. I was horribly depressed, suicidal, and had gained so much weight. Then I had a breakdown. I was rushed to a doctor's out of town and changed my meds. I was put on Prozac. I have been on it for about 8 years. You have to stick with it. If you stop it for whatever reason or miss more than a couple days' doses, then you will start feeling bad. It does help. I probably would not be here today if it was not for my doc and Prozac. Just give it time and stick to it. Do not give up. You have to give it time to kick in. A couple of days of side effects is not a reason to quit. Good luck."

• Clare
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 7, 2020

"I'm somewhat new to prozac. I've been on it for about 4 months, started at 10mg dose and it did nothing for me went to 20mg and it was exactly the same as 10mg, did nothing. I was recently moved up to 40mg dose and it's made me severely depressed and its brought back my anxiety but 10 times worse. I've recently started starving myself which I'm thinking I'm starting to get some sort of eating disorder. I'm also getting very bad self harm cravings (more than usual) I've acted on those cravings and I'm honestly thinking this is just mucking up my life more. "

• David...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 15, 2015

"Most of my life I have struggled with severe panic attacks, general anxiety, PTSD & moderate depression. Been on meds twice before until I felt better & then I would stop taking them. This last time it had been close to a year that I had been suffering again before I decided to reluctantly go back on meds. I tried Celexa again- it worked kinda okay in the past but this time it made no improvement for me. Saw the doc who switched me to Prozac- all I can say is WOW! Best yet- I feel like my old, happy self after only 1 month! 10mg the first week, 15 the second and 20mg the last two. Give it time to work & be patient- it might make you feel a bit off & not better at first, but it is a miracle drug. These bad feelings will pass hang in there!"

• sadne...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 23, 2013

"I gave birth to my 3rd child 8 months ago. I am not the person I used to be. Everything upsets me. I either cry all day or am mad at the world. I can't focus or concentrate on anything. I don't want to do anything and I finally gave up and went to the doctor for help yesterday. He put me on Prozac 20 mg/once a day. Today is my 2nd day. I'm praying that this helps because I can't live like this anymore."

• Anaqu...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 20, 2016

"At first, it made me feel really sick constantly and have stomach aches, but after 2 weeks, it started to help me cope with my anxiety and depression way better. I wanna make it clear, I wasn't looking for a cure when I started taking Prozac, but just a way to better manage my feelings because I don't think I will ever be cured since I've been chronically depressed my whole life. And it does really help me manage way better. I still have depressive episodes though, but I don't break down crying easily or feel anxious all the time, and I stopped dissociating."

• Xelleld
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 13, 2016

"I have been on several different SSRIs before and haven't seen much improvement. So far, this seems to be the only antidepressant that's worked for me and hasn't given me too many side effects. I was on Luvox, which wasn't helping at all for any of the multiple conditions it was prescribed to treat, and was switched to an equivalent dose of Prozac. Ever since starting it, I've had more energy and have been able to smile, laugh, and overall just feel like a normal person. For me, in combination with Seroquel, Adderall (for ADHD, but also gives what I take for depression a little boost), and Wellbutrin, this is a wonder drug. It still helps me get through every day after quite a few months on it. Couldn't say the same about other SSRIs."

• SAVED...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 26, 2015

"Living all my life and only knowing highs and lows of depression, I've taken many pills. Sure they worked at first but then the depression came back, Prozac is quite a ride from when you first take it, there are so many changes. I'm at 40mg, 6 months later I have diarrhea and have lost a lot of weight. I hope I'm not dying. I was a complete idiot and delusional the last 45 years, this pill made me feel like I'm supposed to feel, it doesn't feel fake. Yes, I did experience memory loss, fatigue, have to look back and live with my mistakes before Prozac, Prozac made everything clear, I feel sharper as well, it actually cured my depression. Just made sure to follow instructions as you increase dosage."

• Marla
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 31, 2020

"This is great! I have been depressed since my divorce and have tried other antidepressants. This really works. Prozac even gives me energy in the morning! The only problem is that it gives me anxiety so maybe it’s good to get you out of the depression or maybe I need a lower dose."