Starting new medication

Starting Prozac Tommorow morning, and I’m terrified that I’m going to get bad side effects, I’ve seen some really scary articles about them, and it’s causing me a good amount of worry, anyone on Prozac or know anything about it? I’m really hoping it works in helping my ocd, I’ve been on Zoloft before and I don’t really remember and side effects but I do remember getting nausea so I switched to Prozac after a years break and ocd coming back harder.

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jerseyleighann

Date posted: 1y

Prozac literally saved my life. I could eat sleep or get out of bed before I was on it. I didn’t have any side affects either it was a smooth ride

dee.dee.m

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y

Stay positive. Remember it takes about 4-6 weeks to see any difference. Sometimes longer. I know that’s hard. But be patient with yourself. Are you talking to a therapist as well? It’s really best to have a therapist to talk about what’s going on

Parker_b

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y

@dee.dee.m Yup! Got a NOCD therapist lined up rn

Rosie24

Date posted: 1y

Oh my gosh!! I struggle horribly with starting new medications! I felt like I was the only one.. so first, know you’re not alone. Secondly, the unfortunate thing about medications is you can’t go off of what other people experienced. It’s different for everyone. That’s how I get myself to take it. It’s so hard to “ignore” the side effects or not be constantly worried about them, but I’ve heard amazing amazing things about this medication! Hoping for the best!

Parker_b

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y

@Rosie24 Just scary 😕 , I’ll update on how it’s going in a few weeks time. I appreciate you!

Parker_b

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y

@Rosie24 Lil update on day two of Prozac, I’ve had near to no side effects so far! My anxiety has definitely been heightened but I feel a little more in control so far. I can’t wait for the full effect!

Rosie24

Date posted: 1y

@Parker_b Late reply! I hope it’s going well!

Parker_b

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y

@Rosie24 Been coming up on a month

Parker_b

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y

With erp I’m starting to feel like a new man

tryingtobebe...

Date posted: 16w

Experience with Prozac

I was diagnosed with OCD and I started Prozac 10 days ago. I have struggled with intrusive taboo sexual thoughts for 12+ years (I’m 24) but now I feel like it’s turning into feelings. I’ve never done anything to anyone or nor do I wish to ever. I am just scared of my own brain if this is something I actually want. My psychiatrist said I should feel better/start getting clarity after 2 weeks. But I keep feeling worse and worse. Anyone else has experience with Prozac and how it went for them?

justsomone1

Date posted: 16w

starting Zoloft.

For starters I was on this medicine before i remember the first few weeks were very scary and debilitating. I don’t remember why I stopped taking it , it was about 7 months ago. but I just recently started back because my ocd and anxiety has been off the chain. I keep having bad thoughts about the side affects and I’m terrified like “ what if I have a seizure” can anybody share an experience? Anyone on Zoloft here. Thanks !

05Enfj_R

Date posted: 12w

Medication (Prozac)

I am having a really hard time with ocd and anxious thoughts and feeling extremely uneasy. I'm home alone today so it's really easy for me to get stuck in my thoughts. I'm on day 4 of prozac. I felt like yesterday I had a period of time of about 30 minutes where I felt really focused and like the anxiety lifted completely. But then an obsession started and it brought me right back down. Hopefully I feel relief again today. I'm going to go get some house work done to take my mind off of things. Does anyone have any first hand experiences with prozac? How long until you felt any relief? Any really bad side effects? Any unforseen pluses? Much appreciated.

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