another prozac question

[hlangdon]

For those who are on prozac, just out of curiosty how many times a day are you taking it. I"m once a day right now and notice by the afternoon closer to bed time I'm having attacks. I have trazodone for bed time which helps with my sleep and an antidepressant. Just wondering if my prozac needs to be upped or not

[masa2333]

How long have you been on Prozac? I think it’s best to discuss it with your therapist, but Prozac didn’t work for me as it gave me terrible panic attacks, choking sensation, racing heart beat and terrible hot flashes. I went off it because of the horrible side effects. Seroxat works better for me.

[hlangdon in reply to masa2333]

Masa, I been on prozac since September of last year. It helps to a certain extend. I have the racing heart at night when i'm having an attack and thats it.

[masa2333 in reply to hlangdon]

Oh okay, I see. Then perhaps it’s best to discuss the change of dosage with your doctor. I take Seroxat with Xanax in the morning and also one more Xanax before bed. It stabilises me, so I’m almost a month free of panic attacks. I found out that Magnesium helps with musle relaxation and regulating heart beat. I also take Magnesium before bed.

If this is your first antidepressant, discuss with doctor are there better options for you. A lot of people find what works for them in a second, or even third attempt.

[hlangdon in reply to masa2333]

thank you Masa. yes this is my first antidepressant. Was on a combination of buspar and prozac.. the new dr took me off buspar since she doesn't think its effective

[masa2333 in reply to hlangdon]

Talk to her and tell her that you still have panic attacks and whether she thinks it’s better to change the dose or the meds. You’re welcome

[mizzou7016]

I take 60mg daily.....I take it right before bed....I am also prescribed trazadone but use it sparingly as I don't like the hangover effect it causes if I don't have enough time to devote to sleep(I hardly ever get enough sleep)....ask your prescriber what they think....