BigAl15
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Jon w/ OCDJon w/ OCD
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- 4y
I first started on Zoloft as well. It made me really sleepy- it worked though. I have done pretty good on Prozac it still makes me sleepy but not as bad as it was on Zoloft. After I got married I didn’t notice that Zoloft brought more ED problems than Prozac. All in all, Prozac has been good for me. Will you be taking hydroxyzine as needed?
BigAl15BigAl15
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Good to know. I've been a zombie on Zoloft though I have noticed a decrease in intrusive thoughts and obsessions. So I hope Prozac works well. Yes, I will be taking hydroxyzine as needed, and will probably take it at night because I've been really struggling with sleep since starting SSRIs.
Jon w/ OCDJon w/ OCD
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@BigAl15 I have heard people having success with more acute anxiety episodes with hydroxyzine, but I think it definitely makes you drowsy
Maybe,MaybeNotMaybe,MaybeNot
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Yes I have done great on Prozac in the past and am currently having a pretty good experience with Zoloft
BugsyBugsy
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- OCD Conqueror
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- 4y
I've been using Hydroxyzine since January and it's wonderful! There are no dependency issues, it doesn't affect your rem sleep so you're not groggy the next day, and it's the only antihistamine that works on serotonin. Actually, I just stopped using it last week (after gradually weaning off) because I wanted to start testing my ERP and no problems. Been taking Prozac since March and it does make me a little groggy as well as a little antsy at times. Small price as it works very well on the intrusive thoughts. It sounds like you're getting good care!
BigAl15BigAl15
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I'm so glad your experiences have been positive! I started my Prozac this morning 🤞🏻 and I took one hydroxyzine last night and slept like a baby for the first time in months! I did have odd dreams but I've been having them since starting Zoloft so I think it's the med still in my system. Thank you so much for sharing your experience, this gives me hope!
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