Feeling awfully depressed and physically sick, switched from Lexapro to Prozac

[3wooddriver]

About 4 weeks ago, my dr suggested switching from Lexapro to Prozac, mainly because of fatigue. I wasnt feeling too too bad, but I felt weak, and unmotivated, but certainly not very sad and sick. I felt it was a pretty quick cross-taper (see below) and maybe I was right? Or is it just the Prozac that isn't working or has adverse effects???

I was on 15mg of Lexapro.

Week 1 was lowering to 10mg and starting on 10 of Prozac.

Week 2, lower to 5 of Lex, up to 20 of Pro.

Week 3, off Lex and 30 of Pro.

Now, for the last week, which is essentially week 4, its been hellish. Overwhelming sadness, crying spells, chest discomfort upon waking up, some tightness, fatigue, and an awful tension type headache for about 2 days in my temples in neck (a few days ago).

Does anyone have any thoughts as to what it could be? Is it possible that the Prozac hasn't quite kicked in? Should I wait it out? Im still waiting for a testosterone script too since I have low T, and apparently that can be a factor in the fatigue and mood swings. Is that it? Just as I thought I was on the right track, I get a wake up call reminding me that I really havent made any progress at all, in fact it just got worse. Its so disappointing and I dont know what to do about it.

Suggestions?

Thanks

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Sorry to see nobody responded. It seems we’re swicthing meds the opposite way but going thorug( the same stuff. As I said in my other reply to your reply. I did really well on cymbalta, helped wth fibromyalgia type symptoms too. But I gained weight. I just decided that maybe my husband will have some more ounds of me to love ....

[Jwire]

Maybe call your dr and just ask. It might not be enough time or it might not be the right medicine. I am in the process of tapering off lexapro now to start Effexor.

[3wooddriver in reply to Jwire]

I'm beginning to think the ssri's aren't good for me. I'm considering Effexor or Wellbutrin too. Something has to work, doesn't it? Ugh

[Jwire in reply to 3wooddriver]

I’ve only ever taken citalopram or escitalopram (lexapro) so ssris. Hoping the Effexor works once I begin

[Hardluck]

Prozac for myself was a total flop. Lethargy and brain fog galore. Secondly it was as if I was chemically castrated! Lexapro did nothing for me. Keep in mind I give my meds time. 6 weeks then usually a bump in the dosage for another 3 to 4 weeks. If I see no improvement it’s done for me. Maybe try going old school with meds such as amitriptyline or nortriptyline. Good luck.

[3wooddriver in reply to Hardluck]

Thank you. That's about my time limit too. It just stinks waiting and waiting to see if something is going to kick in, then it doesn't. And back to the drawing board...

I'm only on first week of the increased Prozac so a few more weeks to go I guess. My doctor said to call her in 2 weeks and doesn't want to see me for another month. I imagine she doesn't expect me to feel better until then.

[Choosejoy]

If you haven't already done so. Call your Dr. Let him or her know what is going on. I'm so sorry you are feeling bad. Make sure you are eating healthy and getting exercise. I know when you feel like that it's hard to be motivated. Don't give in to your feelings.