Prozac side affects

[Lvdmarte76]

I can't take the side affects of this pill... I feel horrible. I've been taking it for a week. Can I just end it ?

[Doug1847]

It took me 4 weeks of taking sertraline before the side affects went away. They were really bad, but I kept taking them because I really wanted to give it a chance. It's been 2 weeks and I've been side effect free and starting to feel really good. Try to keep taking the medicine if you can, even if it make you feel bad. It will get better.

[Lvdmarte76 in reply to Doug1847]

It's just so horrible .. I feel like it's giving more anxiety... my stomach hurts, I'm nauseous, tired.... I just can't function.

[emmalou3422 in reply to Lvdmarte76]

You could maybe go back to the doctor and tell them about your symptoms. They may suggest a different one to try or they will be able to advise you to keep going with the one you're on

[Lvdmarte76 in reply to emmalou3422]

I think I will do that . Thank you

[Hidden in reply to Lvdmarte76]

hi I no how you feel I've been on sertraline for just a week and I had all the side affects you have.I'm a diabetic and it made that worse to. I so wanted them to lift my mood but I had to stop taking them. best if you go back to doctors. Take care tony.

[Lynl in reply to Doug1847]

If you are getting bad side effects , depending on what they are , you may not want to be on that drug . Yes they take time but if your mood and thoughts are worse then call your doc right away.deep breaths

[Lvictoria81]

Omg i was on prozac for a week and did nothing but cry. I felt even worse then I already did. I stopped taking it but now everyone wants me back on it. The thoughts were so bad I hated it

[Agora1 in reply to Lvictoria81]

Lvictoria81, I believe you that Prozac is giving you worse symptoms than before. It is not always recommended for people under the age of 25. It can make depression worse. The other thing is when you had surgery for your tonsils, sometimes the anesthetic used can cause some long time delay depression/anxiety when on medication. The fact that you are on pain med may all be feeding into your feelings. Just a thought. I didn't like Prozac myself when I was put on it years ago. Can't remember the reason but doctor took me off it in a week's time.

I hope this is figured out for you. Let us know how it goes. x

[Lvictoria81 in reply to Agora1]

Thanks! I'm seriously hoping its that because my anxiety & depression is coming back & I feel like I'm going backwards instead of forward. It doesn't help that im waking up all throughout the night either. Lately if I'm drifting off to sleep I will suddenly get these muscle reflexes that make me jump right up out of my sleep. Is that anxiety?

[Agora1 in reply to Lvictoria81]

Yes it is...You are not going backwards, just a little bump in the road. Continue going forward, don't stop and look back. This too will pass. The road ahead has a lot of bright promises waiting for you. x

[Lvictoria81 in reply to Agora1]

I fear for my future

[Agora1 in reply to Lvictoria81]

Lvictoria81, finding out what you fear and addressing it is all important. We can't hide from our fears. x

[Lvictoria81 in reply to Agora1]

I fear it because I don't wanna die and leave my kids without a mom. They don't have a father its just me. I'm afraid that there is an underlying cause but its not coming out in blood work.

[Agora1 in reply to Lvictoria81]

Exactly Lvictoria81, It doesn't come out in blood workup. I think as a good mother you fear what most mothers do when children are small. What if something happens to you weighs heavily on your mind. We all want what's best for our children and that is having their mom there to guide them and raise them.

You have the added responsibility of being both mother and father adding to your stress. We don't have control over what might be, but we do have control in how we react to that fear. Having some therapy may help with your fears but more than that is using the time you have with your children in a positive approach.

Enjoy every moment with them. Not because you may die, but because they grow so fast and you don't want to miss one "awesome" moment of their lives. Put your energies in your kids not in your fears. One step at a time. Be happy it's good for you and your children. xx

[Lvictoria81 in reply to Agora1]

Thank you. I've been calling psychiatrists all day & there is like no help around here. They either don't take my insurance or they cost way too much money. I think id feel better if I just had someone to talk to

[Agora1 in reply to Lvictoria81]

I agree Lvictoria81. A professional to talk with can help emotionally calm your fears. x

[Lvictoria81 in reply to Agora1]

I just need to figure out where to go.

[Agora1 in reply to Lvictoria81]

I hear you Victoria...let us know how you make out in finding someone. Good Luck x

[Lvictoria81 in reply to Agora1]

Thanks I'm not stopping till I find someone

[Agora1 in reply to Lvictoria81]

x

[Lvdmarte76 in reply to Lvictoria81]

I went to the doctors today and was told to stop... I didn't take yesterday's pill and didn't take today's... I feel less anxious today then I did 2 days ago. Prozac had my brain running full speed 24 hours a day non stop. My heart rate was over 120 at least once a day. Hoping I get better ! Thank you all for listening

[Agora1 in reply to Lvdmarte76]

Lvdmarte76, I'm glad your doctor told you to stop and that you are feeling the difference. Feel better x

[Mr-grey]

I'm on day 12 and my anxiety and depression has increased. I'm hoping it gets better.