Danica Maria
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clambam67clambam67
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hi i was recently given prozac for my ocd but am afraid to take it bc idk how ill feel on it. did you have any side effects on prozac
Danica MariaDanica Maria
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It’s normal to get side effects on any medication. Don’t be afraid to take it. Just think of it this way it could help you a lot. Make life easier. Or it won’t work on you. Everyone is different. I’ve take Prozac for years now. It’s the only thing that worked for me. Then they put me on risperidone to help it. Making it easier. I tried Zoloft and it didn’t do anything at all. I was on the highest possible dosage. I’m currently taking 1mg of risperidone and 60mg of Prozac. Try it for a few months, If it doesn’t work for you spea to your doctor about trying something else. But there is nothing to be afraid of. Side effects like I said are normal and it’s not as bad as you think. They also differ between people.
Danica MariaDanica Maria
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@Danica Maria Mine side effects are no where near as noticeable as how bad I am without the medication.
clambam67clambam67
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@Danica Maria thank you so much. this makes me feel better
Danica MariaDanica Maria
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@clambam67 Absolutely!! Glad I could help you out 😁
oc maryoc mary
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@Danica Maria Are you better on risperidone 1 mg and prozac .am planning to start that combination
KK
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I take Zoloft Prozac made me extremely mean and extra aggiated
oc maryoc mary
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Dania maria is risperidone cause drowsy and weight gain
Danica MariaDanica Maria
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For me it did yes, that is the crappy part about it but I don’t feel as drowsy now being on 1mg and I take it at night. When I was on 2mg it was I couldn’t keep my eyes open. But like I said it is different for everyone. You might not feel drowsy and you might not gain weight. That’s the chance you take being on it. Although I rather gain a bit of weight in order to be in a better mindset. It helps substantially and I know I need it
oc maryoc mary
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Thanku actually doctors ordered me to take .5 mg but i refused because of fear of antipsychotics now i am on prodep 40 mg
Danica MariaDanica Maria
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I wouldn’t be afraid it can either work or not. If not or you feel bad on it ask your doctor to try something different. It will take a while to find your perfect match
oc maryoc mary
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I am planning to leave my homecountry for job .so doctor ordered me to add risperidone .5 mg along with prodep for fast effect but i was scared because someone will recognise my drowsy eyes .that why i refused it
Danica MariaDanica Maria
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You might not even get drowsy that’s a small dosage. And it shouldn’t matter what other people think. You need it for your health and to feel better
oc maryoc mary
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@Danica Maria Thanks
Danica MariaDanica Maria
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@oc mary No worries
KK
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You won't you will be fine
KK
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the best thing is not to run away or isolate yourself it would only worsen your OCD
KK
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I don't care what anyone thinks I tell them find a dang hobby don't care
KK
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I work fifty five hours or more I don't care
KK
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on meds
KK
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Zoloft
KK
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I have OCD and pmdd with periods and I don't care I don't isolate myself and never will
KK
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I love my job and fixing to start college full-time
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