So I’ve been off sertraline 50 mg for a couple months now after being on it for 3 years. I got off cuz I was getting bad side effects from it like gaining hella weight and low libido. My anxiety has been so bad so I’m considering trying Prozac since apparently the side effects are less. What’s your experience with it/does it help your anxiety from your intrusive thoughts? I mainly have just somatic ocd
I was on Prozac for almost 2 years but came off last fall because I thought I didn’t need it anymore. I was good for a few months but then decided I needed it again, so I’m starting back on it now. I tried lexapro for a few months starting in January, but it did not work for me. I’m just starting my 4th week of Prozac again so I still feel a little more anxious and just kind of weird, but this is normal for me starting a new SSRI and everyone is different. But yes, Prozac worked wonders for me last year. It was the best thing that ever happened to me. Like anxiety at a minimum and felt the best I’ve ever felt. This also was paired with therapy. I’m pushing through the first several weeks of not really feeling a difference/feeling worse on starting the Prozac because I know how worth it it is when it finally starts to work. I really am so thankful for Prozac and it worked sooooo well for me. Wishing you the best of luck
@cwalsh1214 Thank you! Did you have any side effects from it like weight gain or low libido?
@Anonymous Not at all! Just when I was in the first 2 months ish I got a little nauseous and felt increased anxiety! No weight gain or anything though
According to my doctor Prozac is very good for OCD. Not sure gaining weight is a side effect. Often times you improve appetite when you start feeling better. At least that’s the case for me. I’ve been on 60mg for years. Libido is off the charts (wife is glad).
Im on prozac and I have minimal side effects but im also on 4 other meds. So far my side effects are mild insomnia, abnormal dreams, and tremors and thats with being on 4 other medications. So I think thats pretty good
I was on Prozac for 8 years and it helped tremendously!! I will say it felt more like a bandaid than an actual fix. I weened off it about 2 months ago and emotions have been on 10000000+ If you’re looking for something to help you work through things for a while, it’s definitely a good option. Would recommend having a solid support system before you try to get off of it though (it felt like drug withdrawal). I noticed a little weight gain when starting it but nothing too drastic, didn’t really realize it until I got off and lost weight. Some people might feel kind of numb but it personally just made my emotions much more manageable.
@Anonymous What dose were you on? And when did u notice the weight gain/after what year? Thank you for the insight
@Anonymous I worked my way up slowly the first year, but I was on 80mg which I believe is the highest dose they will prescribe. I wouldn’t really say weight gain even just a small increase in appetite after the first couple months. It leveled out after about a year of use and I was back to my normal weight.
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?
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 !
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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