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Sat August 4, 2012
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Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1
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it didn't have side effects.
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it had no effects.
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This medicine did absolutely nothing for me. I'm not knocking the medicine, just saying, did nothing for me.
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Negativeone74
Junior Member
Registered: February 2012 Location: PA Posts: 6
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Fri February 10, 2012
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $5.00| Rating: 7
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it works
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sexual side effects
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For depression it works great and for anxiety but the sexual side effects are frustrating.
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Tue November 1, 2011
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 10
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it helped me recover from depression
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i had a hard time remembering to take it
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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
Junior Member
Registered: August 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 7
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Fri August 12, 2011
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 2
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Decreased Anxiety
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Only Worked For Short Period Of Time
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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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Zabine
Member
Registered: May 2011 Location: US Posts: 133
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Mon May 16, 2011
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Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 2
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Less lethargic than on other medications
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I was a wreck, moody, irritable
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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
New Member
Registered: May 2011 Posts: 2
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Thu May 5, 2011
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 3
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No side effects for me.
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No change in my depression.
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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
Junior Member
Registered: February 2011 Location: US Posts: 7
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Mon February 21, 2011
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 2
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nothing
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made me extremely emotional and angry
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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
Newly Joined
Registered: December 2008
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Sun June 13, 2010
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $10.00| Rating: 5
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no depression on low doses
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nightmare, anxiety, more impulsive, tired
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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
Junior Member
Registered: May 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 16
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Wed May 5, 2010
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $5.00| Rating: 8
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Good antidepressant- inexpensive
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weight gain, tends to poop out
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Good inexpensive antidepressant.
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lavidika84
New Member
Registered: January 2010 Location: Ohio, USA Posts: 1
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Fri January 8, 2010
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Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1
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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
New Member
Registered: December 2007 Location: Washington, USA Posts: 2
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Wed September 30, 2009
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $15.00| Rating: 1
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none
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made me angry, suicidal, self-harmed more
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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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beatriz
Member
Registered: February 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 24
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Fri September 18, 2009
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 10
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My depression went away, for good!!
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None..really, just makes me feel great!
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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
Magnate
Registered: June 2009 Location: Pac NW Posts: 2113
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Tue July 7, 2009
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: $5.00| Rating: 1
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None for me
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CONS:
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Tiredness, weakness, depression (possibly none)
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Don't think it did anything for me. Like a placebo.
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sunnyday
Junior Member
Registered: May 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 16
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Wed June 3, 2009
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 5
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helps depression, stops crying jags
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CONS:
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weight gain, sexual problems
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for a generic antidepressant it is a pretty good one.
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Passion85
New Member
Registered: July 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 3
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Wed April 8, 2009
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8
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Alleviates Depression, Helps control thoughts
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Affects memory, often tired
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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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cgniech
Newly Joined
Registered: November 2008
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Tue February 10, 2009
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 3
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PROS:
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increased energy
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CONS:
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extreme mood swings, insomnia, increased anxiety, irritability, suicidal thoughts
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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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skittleburst14
Newly Joined
Registered: August 2008
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Sun August 10, 2008
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $15.00| Rating: 7
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It was more effective than most other anti-depressants
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worked for a while, then completely stopped working
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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
New Member
Registered: May 2008 Location: SW Arkansas Posts: 5
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Fri July 18, 2008
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 9
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Helped with depressive symptoms and obsessive thoughts.
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Slight weight gain, memory lapse.
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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
New Member
Registered: July 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3
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Mon July 14, 2008
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 7
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1st time that I took this i came out of an 8 funk dark..hell literally!!
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lost A LOT of weight, size 10-4!!
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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
Newly Joined
Registered: July 2008
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Fri July 11, 2008
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1
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i was happy
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i was manic, couldn't sleep, dry mouth
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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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chaturchand
Junior Member
Registered: May 2008 Posts: 10
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Tue May 13, 2008
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 3
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Works fast on Depression and Anxiety Symptoms....
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Sever memory loss, elevates ADHD sysmptoms
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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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cutie1911
Newly Joined
Registered: April 2008 Location: New York
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Fri April 18, 2008
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 6
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helped with panic attacks, agarophobia
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sugar cravings, weight gain, stopped working after a year
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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
New Member
Registered: March 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 5
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Fri March 21, 2008
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1
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none
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felt like I was craling out of my skin
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I craved sugar, couldn't sleep and was twitchy all the time. Had to go off.
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Anonymous
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Fri February 29, 2008
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $30.00| Rating: 10
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increased energy, decreased anxiety, decreased depression
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dry mouth
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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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ashtinzoe
Newly Joined
Registered: January 2008
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Thu January 31, 2008
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1
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none
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made me crazy
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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
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Wed January 2, 2008
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Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1
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none at all
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suicidal and increase anxiety
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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
New Member
Registered: December 2007 Posts: 4
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Mon December 31, 2007
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 3
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bad side effects, increased suicidal thoughts
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Bad, bad, bad.
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BelleSomnium
Newly Joined
Registered: December 2007 Location: South Carolina
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Thu December 6, 2007
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $10.00| Rating: 7
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Works quickly, relieves pain
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Severe anxiety, agitation, insomnia
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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
Newly Joined
Registered: November 2007 Location: UK
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Sat November 17, 2007
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 3
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It didn't give me any really bad side effects
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I got quite a few of the side effects but it didn't help my depression
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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
Newly Joined
Registered: November 2007
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Mon November 12, 2007
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 3
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PROS:
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a little less depressed
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extreme physical agitation, felt like i was going insane
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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
Grand Member
Registered: March 2007 Posts: 574
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Mon November 5, 2007
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 3
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Shaking, twitching, extreme anxiety
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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
New Member
Registered: October 2007 Location: Southeast Alabama Posts: 3
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Wed October 10, 2007
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: $7.00| Rating: 5
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none
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made me crazy
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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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xp1155
Member
Registered: August 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 150
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Sun August 26, 2007
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 4
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can help a major episode
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body gets addicted to it (hard to come off of), sleepiness, dry mouth, upset stomach, shaking
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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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sugarcoop
Newly Joined
Registered: June 2007 Location: california
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Thu June 21, 2007
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 9
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relieved depression but still feel all range of emotions
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none
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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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puma42
New Member
Registered: June 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1
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Thu June 7, 2007
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8
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I find it great,it has almost totally wiped out my anxiety
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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.
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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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GirlUk
Newly Joined
Registered: March 2007 Location: england, UK
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Wed March 21, 2007
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1
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helped weight loss
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just about eveything
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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
Member
Registered: March 2007 Posts: 27
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Sat March 10, 2007
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8
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less emotional, reduces PMS, calmer
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loss of libido
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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
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Thu December 28, 2006
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Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1
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NONE
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made me manic
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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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Umbrella
Newly Joined
Registered: December 2006
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Sun December 24, 2006
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 3
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depression lifted, anxiety still there
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very hyped up, fidgety, hyperactive, always needing to be in motion, CONSTANT leg tapping
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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
Newly Joined
Registered: December 2006
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Wed December 6, 2006
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 0
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None
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Nose bleeds, Migraines, More anxiety and depression.
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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
Member
Registered: October 2006 Location: tampa, fl Posts: 45
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Sun October 22, 2006
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 4
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none
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moderate side effects
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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
Member
Registered: July 2006 Posts: 277
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Sat October 14, 2006
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 5
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lifted my depression
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stopped working after a time
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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
Newly Joined
Registered: October 2006 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
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Wed October 11, 2006
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $1.32| Rating: 8
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less depressed
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It helps me
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darkeyes
Elder
Registered: May 2001 Location: US Posts: 6684
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Fri September 15, 2006
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 7
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PROS:
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helped reduce some depression and the fatigue from depression
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The beneficial effects pooped out,and I had to go to another AD.
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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
Legendary Wise Elder
Registered: October 2004 Location: Kentucky, USA Posts: 24745
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Thu September 14, 2006
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: $10.00| Rating: 2
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PROS:
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increased anxiety & depression level, dizziness & nausea/lack of appetite & suicidal feelings
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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
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 0
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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
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Sun July 2, 2006
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1
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PROS:
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None
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CONS:
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Feel absolutely horrible on this medication
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Experience allergic reaction to medication that made my depression worse.
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jennie
Poohbah
Registered: December 2002 Location: DC metro area Posts: 1366
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Thu June 22, 2006
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 3
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PROS:
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none
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CONS:
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migraines
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