Prozac

[Lokiabi]

I have suffered with anxiety and depression for as long as can remember. There are times worst than others. I have never taken any medication for it . I do take Ambien 5mg at night. . I was prescribed Prozac and would like to try it to see if it makes me feel in a better mood and help with the anxiety. Would like to hear from anyone who has taken it or currently on it. Thanks

[PadThaiNoodles]

I'm on a different SSRI (escitalopram/Lexapro), but they're all pretty similar. I've found it to be hugely helpful.

[blue77moon-forest]

I have taken the generic of Prozac, Fluoxetine, for about 4 years. It helps me to stay on an even course. Since I have health problems, it really helps me to cope. Many years ago, I took Prozac and found it to be extremely helpful.

[jikreamer]

I took it many years ago during my first major episode and it seemed to have helped though it took ever - weeks. Many years later - I am now 64 and have another episode of depression. Dr. put me on 80 mg - highest dose you can take and so far has not helped me and I've been on it for weeks. However, with all that said everybody responds differently to antidepressants and it's quite possible if will work for you. The only side effect I have is no libido. Best of luck to you and remember you've made it through 100% of your worst days.

[bethelbee]

Every person reacts differently to each medication. I took Prozac for about 10 years starting not long after it came out in1987 . It worked great for me for a long time until it stopped working (not uncommon with meds). Helped my depression and anxiety at the time. After it stopped working I was on Celexa for almost the same amount of time, then other meds, some that worked some that didn't, some gave me intolerable side effects. After being on meds for decades my therapist recommended another treatment option which has worked for me. As I said, each person responds differently to different meds, but that's my experience. BTW, I had no major side effects from Prozac. Hope it works for you!!

[mizzou7016]

I am on prozac...it works tremendously well....i would suggest that you start out small and see how it helps....I was always told that your body can build up a tolerance. not the case with prozac.....just try it to see what happens