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Prozac (fluoxetine)

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Prozac®

Generic Name: Fluoxetine floo-OX-e-teen

Drug Class: Antidepressant, SSRI

 

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Description
Prozac is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).



Prozac is used to treat major depressive disorder, bulimia nervosa (an eating disorder) obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).


Your doctor may prescribe this medicine for other conditions as well.

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General Information
This information is for educational purposes only. Not every known side effect, adverse effect, or drug interaction is in this database. If you have questions about your medicines, talk to your healthcare provider. 

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Proper use of this medicine
This medicine should be taken about the same time every day, morning or evening and can be taken with or without food. This medicine may take up to 4 weeks to reach full effect, but you may see symptoms of depression improving in as little as 1-2 weeks.
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Missed Dose
Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.
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Storage
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.
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Possible Side Effects
    • dry mouth
    • tremor or muscle spasms
    • nervousness
    • trouble sleeping
    • headache, drowsiness
    • nausea
    • drowsiness
    • insomnia
    • headache
    • increased sweating
    • dizziness, lightheadedness
    • changes in sexual function
    • Unreported side effects are possible, talk to your healthcare provider if any other symptoms occur.
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Warnings/Precautions
    • This medicine may cause drowsiness or dizziness.
    • Alcoholic beverages can increase the effects of this medicine and should be avoided.
    • Smoking cigarettes can decrease the effectiveness of this medicine.
    • If you are planning to have surgery, let your doctor know.
    • Do NOT take this medicine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor [phenelzine (Nardil) or tranylcypromine (Parnate)] in the last two weeks.
    • This medicine can increase the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in some children and teens. Parents of children taking antidepressants should watch for signs of worsening depression or unusual changes in behavior.
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Overdose
Seek medical attention immediately. U.S. residents can call the national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
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Drug Interactions
    • If you are taking a tricyclic antidepressant, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
    • St. John’s Wort should be avoided while taking this medicine due to the additive effects of serotonin.
    • Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs:
      • blood thinners (Coumadin)
      • other antidepressants
      • metoprolol
      • antihistamines
      • carbamazepine (Tegretol)
      • cimetidine (Tagamet)
      • estrogens
      • fluoxetine (Prozac)
      • intraconazole (Sporanox)
      • ketoconazole (Nizoral)
      • levodopa
      • lithium
      • muscle relaxants
      • birth control pills
      • sleeping pills
      • thyroid medications
    • Do not take this medicine with thioridizine, or within 5 weeks of taking this medicine.
    • Caution should be exercised when taking this medicine certain antibiotics, such as erythromycin, clarithromycin, or azithromycin.
    • If you are taking medications for migraines such as Imitrex, talk to your doctor before starting this medicine.
    • This medicine should not be taken with MAO inhibitors. If you think you are taking an MAO inhibitor talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

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Pregnancy/Nursing
If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss the benefits versus the risks of using this medicine while pregnant. Because this medicine is excreted in the breast milk, nursing mothers should not breastfeed while taking this medicine.
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More Information

Antidepressant medications are used to treat a variety of conditions, including depression and other mental/mood disorders. These medications can help prevent suicidal thoughts/attempts and provide other benefits. However, studies have shown that a small number of people (especially children/teenages) who take antidepressants for any condition may experience worsening depression, other mental/mood symptoms, or suicidal thoughts/attempts. Therefore, it is very important to talk with a doctor about the risks and benefits of antidepressant medication, even if the treatment is not for a mental condition. Tell your doctor immediatley if you notice worsening depression, unusual behavior changes, (including possible suicidal thoughts/attempts), or other mental/mood changes. Be especially watchful for these symptoms when a new antidepressant is started or when the dose is changed.
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Sat August 4, 2012 Recommended? No | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1 

 
PROS: it didn't have side effects.
CONS: it had no effects.

This medicine did absolutely nothing for me. I'm not knocking the medicine, just saying, did nothing for me.

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Negativeone74
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Registered: February 2012
Location: PA
Posts: 6
Fri February 10, 2012 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: $5.00| Rating: 7 

 
PROS: it works
CONS: sexual side effects

For depression it works great and for anxiety but the sexual side effects are frustrating.

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Tue November 1, 2011 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 10 

 
PROS: it helped me recover from depression
CONS: i had a hard time remembering to take it

i no longer have to take it, the symptoms i was taking it for were resolved. i say it works!

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AndreaJMo
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Registered: August 2011
Location: Canada
Posts: 7
Fri August 12, 2011 Recommended? No | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 2 

 
PROS: Decreased Anxiety
CONS: Only Worked For Short Period Of Time

I took Prozac for approximately 2 years and I always had to get my dosage increased. It worked for the first year or so before I had to get a higher dose but after that it just wasn't fulfilling it's requirements. There were no side effects that I really encountered other than the occasional headache but that was it. It was an alright medication but I wouldn't go back onto it or recommend it.

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Posts: 133
Mon May 16, 2011 Recommended? No | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 2 

 
PROS: Less lethargic than on other medications
CONS: I was a wreck, moody, irritable

I suffered greatly for 3 months on this medication. I felt like i woke up on the wrong side of the bed every single day.

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PhantomOfTheOpera
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Registered: May 2011
Posts: 2
Thu May 5, 2011 Recommended? No | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 3 

 
PROS: No side effects for me.
CONS: No change in my depression.

Did absolutely nothing, there were no side effects but there was also no difference in my mood or depression. Maybe I needed a higher dose, I was at 10 mg, but my doctor just took me off of it instead of increasing my dosage.

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ost324
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Registered: February 2011
Location: US
Posts: 7
Mon February 21, 2011 Recommended? No | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 2 

 
PROS: nothing
CONS: made me extremely emotional and angry

Made me extremely emotional and almost suicidal after taking for only 4 days! Quit asap and luckily no withdrawal after such a short time.

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somethingintheway13
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Sun June 13, 2010 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: $10.00| Rating: 5 

 
PROS: no depression on low doses
CONS: nightmare, anxiety, more impulsive, tired

My first med, it worked wonderfully at 10 and 20mg but as i got up to 60mg i started becoming very impulsive and anxious

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sunnyday
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Registered: May 2006
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 16
Wed May 5, 2010 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: $5.00| Rating: 8 

 
PROS: Good antidepressant- inexpensive
CONS: weight gain, tends to poop out

Good inexpensive antidepressant.

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lavidika84
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Registered: January 2010
Location: Ohio, USA
Posts: 1
Fri January 8, 2010 Recommended? No | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1 

 
PROS:
CONS:

I was given Prozac after having a panic attack at age 18 while in the military, and it made me crazy. I never had any thoughts of ever hurting myself, but after about 2 weeks of taking it, I starting having weird vivid dreams about killing myself, and even woke up in the hospital one time. I had cut my arms and legs up with a razor blade, and I don't remember doing it. The medication messed me up big time.

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seriynochi

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Registered: December 2007
Location: Washington, USA
Posts: 2
Wed September 30, 2009 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: $15.00| Rating: 1 

 
PROS: none
CONS: made me angry, suicidal, self-harmed more

cheap, but not worth it. i have a mood disorder NOS, probably rapid cycle bipolar, and it made my mood swings worse, suicidal, etc. it was a nightmare. was on it for 7 months

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Location: Dallas
Posts: 24
Fri September 18, 2009 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 10 

 
PROS: My depression went away, for good!!
CONS: None..really, just makes me feel great!

I am very impressed by this product, i mean, really, it doesnt get any better than this! I strongly recommend it, hope it does to all of you out there, as it did to me, Thanks!

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thinker22

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Registered: June 2009
Location: Pac NW
Posts: 2113
Tue July 7, 2009 Recommended? No | Total Spent: $5.00| Rating: 1 

 
PROS: None for me
CONS: Tiredness, weakness, depression (possibly none)

Don't think it did anything for me. Like a placebo.

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sunnyday
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Registered: May 2006
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 16
Wed June 3, 2009 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 5 

 
PROS: helps depression, stops crying jags
CONS: weight gain, sexual problems

for a generic antidepressant it is a pretty good one.

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Passion85

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Registered: July 2008
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Posts: 3
Wed April 8, 2009 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8 

 
PROS: Alleviates Depression, Helps control thoughts
CONS: Affects memory, often tired

I dont think you can really "recommend" a medication to others as everyone reacats differently to different medications and requires different balances depending on their issues. Overall, I find it helps to keep my moods stable (as without it I am moody, emotional and tempermental); however, the main disadvantage I find with it is that I've noticed the negative impact on my memory. My short term memory isnt very good (and I'm 23) when it was before so I am always writing things down now.

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Tue February 10, 2009 Recommended? No | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 3 

 
PROS: increased energy
CONS: extreme mood swings, insomnia, increased anxiety, irritability, suicidal thoughts

Prozac did only one good thing for me, and that was increase my energy. Although in retrospect increased energy wasn't worth the cost. I did feel more motivated but i was constantly energetic. I barely slept and was constantly on the go which increased my anxiety. I experienced irrational mood swings and paranoia which led doctors to believe I was bipolar- which i wasn't. My suicidal thoughts became more prominent and dangerous and i started feeling like i was split into two people. This medicine didn't work for me at all--It made me feeling worse and more anxious to do something about it, i.e. suicide.

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Registered: August 2008
Sun August 10, 2008 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: $15.00| Rating: 7 

 
PROS: It was more effective than most other anti-depressants
CONS: worked for a while, then completely stopped working

I have had major depression, ADHD, anorexia and bulimia since childhood. At first, I thought this was the most amazing drug. For the first six weeks, I had no problems controlling the eating disorder, and my depression lifted the day I took the first dose (60mg/day). Unfortunatately, it ended up making me manic. I went off it for 6 mos., tried it again, and had another manic episode. Went off it for 2 years, went back on it, and it didn't do anything for the first 6 weeks, but then it started making me feel MORE depressed to the point of suicidality, so I had to stop. However, it is a good drug for me to take on the rare occasion that my mood takes a very sharp, sudden drop because it works quickly and keeps my mood from completely tanking. One of the better drugs for bulimia, but not the best. The insomnia on Prozac was brutal after a couple weeks so as much as I tried to adjust to this drug, I never could. I do think it could be very helpful for others though. For me, Provigil is 10 times better.

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Is4110

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Registered: May 2008
Location: SW Arkansas
Posts: 5
Fri July 18, 2008 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 9 

 
PROS: Helped with depressive symptoms and obsessive thoughts.
CONS: Slight weight gain, memory lapse.

I was on Luvox, years back, and went on Prozac in hopes it would not make me drowsy. It did the trick, I felt lots better, didn't obsesss too much, and had energy!!! (unlike Luvox that made me want to sleep). I only take 20 mg every other day, with my doctor's supervision. Only see him 1 time a year now. It's cool..I feel that I have really managed my symptoms well and I am in tune with my symptoms. I like Prozac better for depression. Plus, I can still feel a little hyper on this, which is the real me. It works for me.

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daddysGal

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Registered: July 2008
Location: USA
Posts: 3
Mon July 14, 2008 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 7 

 
PROS: 1st time that I took this i came out of an 8 funk dark..hell literally!!
CONS: lost A LOT of weight, size 10-4!!

I'm on it for a second time, i;m back to my non-social can't function self..I get like this when it comes around to father;s day and the time my Dad passed. Prozac asved my life..I wasn't going to kill myself but, I wasn't trying to live either!! I also know enough to get out and volunteer with orgs. that need more than I need...homeless people and kids in the ICU...it helps too!!

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trillian
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Fri July 11, 2008 Recommended? No | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1 

 
PROS: i was happy
CONS: i was manic, couldn't sleep, dry mouth

i used to have a drinking and gambling problem and had been free from it. the prozac made me manic. i started drinking and gambling again, spent 3,000 dollars in about three weeks. i was also very fidgity. loss of appetite and hard to fall asleep. i was happy and fine with everything, good or bad. wasn't a good experience for me.

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Registered: May 2008
Posts: 10
Tue May 13, 2008 Recommended? No | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 3 

 
PROS: Works fast on Depression and Anxiety Symptoms....
CONS: Sever memory loss, elevates ADHD sysmptoms

I used to take 20mg but i had to stop due to sever memory loss and loss of activness. Makes me dull....cant think of future....cant plan ahead...cant stress my mind at all.

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Fri April 18, 2008 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 6 

 
PROS: helped with panic attacks, agarophobia
CONS: sugar cravings, weight gain, stopped working after a year

I was taking prozac for a little over a year. It was my first medication I was on for panic attacks/depression/agarophobia. It worked for these symptoms, but caused weight gain ( i went from 95 pounds to 140). I had horrible sugar cravings. Plus it stopped working after a while (i was on 20 mg). No real side effects, withdrawal was easy (compared to Lexapro). I just quit cold turkey. I would recommend this for somebody whom it does not cause weight gain.

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LBear1947

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Registered: March 2008
Location: Oregon
Posts: 5
Fri March 21, 2008 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1 

 
PROS: none
CONS: felt like I was craling out of my skin

I craved sugar, couldn't sleep and was twitchy all the time. Had to go off.

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Anonymous
Fri February 29, 2008 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: $30.00| Rating: 10 

 
PROS: increased energy, decreased anxiety, decreased depression
CONS: dry mouth

This medication saved my life. I started taking it when it first came out and have been taking it ever since. I have never had any side effects except for dry mouth. I started on 10mg and then went to 20mg. I suffered from depression, anxiety and panic attacks. Prozac truly helped me get my life back. My head feels clear and I feel like I can think. It has truly been a blessing in my life. I also want to say that therapy has helped me tremendously as well. I think that the combination of medication and therapy is key.

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Thu January 31, 2008 Recommended? No | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1 

 
PROS: none
CONS: made me crazy

While on it I couldn't get out of bed and then when taken of it I have been in a mixed episode ever since. I can't concentrate to do my school work and i have an even harder time sitting still

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mazer

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Registered: January 2008
Location: in my own crazy world
Posts: 20
Wed January 2, 2008 Recommended? No | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1 

 
PROS: none at all
CONS: suicidal and increase anxiety

I was put on this and I ended up being sectioned as it was that bad !This drug should be banned !

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Piecesofme

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Registered: December 2007
Posts: 4
Mon December 31, 2007 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 3 

 
PROS:
CONS: bad side effects, increased suicidal thoughts

Bad, bad, bad.

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BelleSomnium

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Registered: December 2007
Location: South Carolina
Thu December 6, 2007 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: $10.00| Rating: 7 

 
PROS: Works quickly, relieves pain
CONS: Severe anxiety, agitation, insomnia

I started taking Prozac because I had severe muscle aches and depression during my menstrual cycle, aka PMDD. Prozac worked almost immediately and alleviated the muscle pain and depression. I also didn't experience nausea and fogginess like I usually do with SSRI's. Overall it worked well for me, but I had to stop taking it because it was too activating. I felt like I was on Speed all the time. I had severe insomnia and anxiety that made the pros not worth it to me. I also had sexual side effects. I just recently switched to Celexa. Hopefully I'll have better luck with it.

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Abstract

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Registered: November 2007
Location: UK
Sat November 17, 2007 Recommended? No | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 3 

 
PROS: It didn't give me any really bad side effects
CONS: I got quite a few of the side effects but it didn't help my depression

I've got many friends/acquaintances who're on/have been on prozac and for some, it's helped, whereas for others it hasn't. I think it's down to the individual and my ratings are personal.

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Elbarto150
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Mon November 12, 2007 Recommended? No | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 3 

 
PROS: a little less depressed
CONS: extreme physical agitation, felt like i was going insane

I have been on Lexapro, Zoloft and Prozac for depression and anxiety and this was by far the worst out of the three. Not only did it barely help my depression symptoms, but it made my anxiety far worse and basically made me feel like I was sick all the time. Strange zaps and overall malaise really suck with this.

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anna342

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Registered: March 2007
Posts: 574
Mon November 5, 2007 Recommended? No | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 3 

 
PROS:
CONS: Shaking, twitching, extreme anxiety

I was gradually increased from 20mg up to 60mg. I reacted badly as soon as I was even put on 20mg, I shook a lot, couldnt keep still, and eventually I ended up barely able to go out of the house. It caused terrible anxiety, and I would even go as far as to say it contributed towards my suicidal thoughts.

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102riley

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Registered: October 2007
Location: Southeast Alabama
Posts: 3
Wed October 10, 2007 Recommended? No | Total Spent: $7.00| Rating: 5 

 
PROS: none
CONS: made me crazy

Literally made me crazy. Had a plan to kill myself and everything. Had major increase in anxiety and some weird hallucination/dream that freaked me out!

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Registered: August 2007
Location: Florida
Posts: 150
Sun August 26, 2007 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 4 

 
PROS: can help a major episode
CONS: body gets addicted to it (hard to come off of), sleepiness, dry mouth, upset stomach, shaking

The first time I took this drug, it helped with a major depressive episode. However, it was very hard to come off of because my body was addicted to it. The second time I took it (without a major depressive episode), it did not help and the side effects were worse. It was also very hard for me to come off of again. This is the only SSRI drug (I've taken them all) that my body got addicted to, so it is quite powerful. I think it's a good choice for people who get a lot of major depressive episodes, but not for dysthymia.

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Registered: June 2007
Location: california
Thu June 21, 2007 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 9 

 
PROS: relieved depression but still feel all range of emotions
CONS: none

There have been no side effects for me, no sexual side effects or weight loss/gain or sleep problems, it makes me feel what I think "normal" must feel like. My only concern is getting off of it, can I? what will happen? am I dependent on it now?

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Registered: June 2007
Location: New Zealand
Posts: 1
Thu June 7, 2007 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8 

 
PROS: I find it great,it has almost totally wiped out my anxiety
CONS: Nothing major,I got dizzie and more axious for the first month,that all passed and now 2 years down the track,I'm pretty happy and have almost no panic attacks.

Med's take some getting use to that's true,however you have to look at the big picture.I was soo stubborn for so many years,and hated the thought of being on something all the time.When I look at my overall mental stability now tho[and yes some of that's just growing up[altho I am 42 lol]I wish I'd done this years ago. We all react to stuff differently,I just hope this might give someone out there some hope...feel free to post me to talk about it.

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Registered: March 2007
Location: england, UK
Wed March 21, 2007 Recommended? No | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1 

 
PROS: helped weight loss
CONS: just about eveything

really bad for me. by the time i was taken off it my depression was worse and i had new suicidal thoughts

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caramelcreme

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Registered: March 2007
Posts: 27
Sat March 10, 2007 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8 

 
PROS: less emotional, reduces PMS, calmer
CONS: loss of libido

I've been on a lot of meds. So far this is the best. Not great but much better than the others. Less side effects. I don't feel happy on it but not sad either.

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Anonymous
Thu December 28, 2006 Recommended? No | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1 

 
PROS: NONE
CONS: made me manic

I know this drug is wonderful for a lot of people, however when I was on it I went into a huge manic episode (while at college this was kinda nice... no sleep got all my work done durning the PM hours and then started driving my roomates nuts... I think one of them finally called the health center and i was sadly taken off Prozac and then put on Paxil...which made me suicidal.. have finally found Cymbalta... wonderful drug!)

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Registered: December 2006
Sun December 24, 2006 Recommended? No | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 3 

 
PROS: depression lifted, anxiety still there
CONS: very hyped up, fidgety, hyperactive, always needing to be in motion, CONSTANT leg tapping

I just got off the med, thank god. I don't like the idea of having something psychoactive in your body and "blaming" your depression on chemical imbalance and getting on a DRUG to "fix" it...I really wish that I never got on the Prozac in the first place, and I can't wait to experience life without feeling hyped up and being unable to sit still. I regret getting on the medication, yet it was a learning experience. My problems do not magically go away with a drug. My problems only resurface when I decrease the Prozac and become worse. I definitely prefer a more natural way of "fixing" things.

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SwasiGirl88
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Registered: December 2006
Wed December 6, 2006 Recommended? No | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 0 

 
PROS: None
CONS: Nose bleeds, Migraines, More anxiety and depression.

Does not work, just not it. Medication is just not a friend. It is not good for anyone. Especially Prozac, just not good.

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prodigiousgamer

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Registered: October 2006
Location: tampa, fl
Posts: 45
Sun October 22, 2006 Recommended? No | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 4 

 
PROS: none
CONS: moderate side effects

i did not like this medication. after 5 weeks of therapy on prozac i still had not experienced any alleviation of the symptoms of depression. the side effects were moderate and including drowsiness, memory problems, and vertigo. i did not like this medication and honestly i would not recomment it to anybody.

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Meta
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Registered: July 2006
Posts: 277
Sat October 14, 2006 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 5 

 
PROS: lifted my depression
CONS: stopped working after a time

I recommend it with reservations--I wasn't prepared for when it stopped working. It was great while it worked.

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Beee

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Registered: October 2006
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Wed October 11, 2006 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: $1.32| Rating: 8 

 
PROS: less depressed
CONS:

It helps me

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darkeyes
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Registered: May 2001
Location: US
Posts: 6684
Fri September 15, 2006 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 7 

 
PROS: helped reduce some depression and the fatigue from depression
CONS: The beneficial effects pooped out,and I had to go to another AD.

I'm sure this well known med,that has been in the media over the years,has helped many,but for me,again,I feel it is over rated. But then, I had later been DXed with mild bipolar,so perhaps I was not recieving the proper med for the disorder for quite some time,so I wouldn't judge the efficacy based on my experience.

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eskielover

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Registered: October 2004
Location: Kentucky, USA
Posts: 24745
Thu September 14, 2006 Recommended? No | Total Spent: $10.00| Rating: 2 

 
PROS:
CONS: increased anxiety & depression level, dizziness & nausea/lack of appetite & suicidal feelings

I reviewed this also under the name fluoxetine (another name for prozac). The increased level of anxiety & depression along with suicidal feelings were part of my reaction. The nausea & increased weight loss were also part of the experience I had with prozac.

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Tue September 12, 2006 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 0 

 
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CONS:

my review for this drug can be found in Fluoxetine which is the other name this drug is known by.

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Anonymous
Sun July 2, 2006 Recommended? No | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1 

 
PROS: None
CONS: Feel absolutely horrible on this medication

Experience allergic reaction to medication that made my depression worse.

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jennie

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Registered: December 2002
Location: DC metro area
Posts: 1366
Thu June 22, 2006 Recommended? No | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 3 

 
PROS: none
CONS: migraines

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