Is anyone on Prozac or has taken it by chance ? I am on day 17 of 20 mg - first 7 days 10mg - and the last 10 days 20 mg And I feel exhausted and my anxiety feels wayyyyy worse. I get scared to drive in my car or be in public places. I am seeing my psychiatrist tomorrow but would love some insight ?

Is that because you start to have panic attacks? Like does your body start shaking and stuff?

Hi Sophaaa, starting an SSRI can be a tough process. Prozac gave me bad night sweats, but that doesn’t mean it won’t work for you!

When starting SSRIs you need to give them about 4-6 weeks to see a difference in mood/anxiety, so try to stick it out! Unfortunately, the side effects are felt right away, and your depression/anxiety might actually feel worse in the beginning. It gets better tho! But if it doesn’t after taking it for at least 4 weeks, or if you really can’t tolerate it, then talk to your doctor about switching you to something else!

I’ve been taking Prozac for about 4 months, and it might just be me, but it’s genuinely not working for me?? I’ve been way more anxious and just like— angry, I guess?? It’s made me worse than before I started the Prozac, and before then I was on lexapro but that was a different problem in itself. But, meds work different for everyone! You may need an increase, or an entirely new prescription. Hope everything goes well ☺️