The following information is NOT intended to endorse drugs or recommend therapy. While these reviews might be helpful, they are not a substitute for the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgement of healthcare practitioners in patient care.
Prozac (fluoxetine) for Anxiety and Stress: Initially, my doctor started me out on 20mg, but increased the dosage to 30mg after I complained of occassional bouts of anxiety. I started the medication about six months ago. I'm 23 and not on any additional medication. Now, I feel like I can balance college, family and work. I'm not experiencing anxiety and panic attacks like I was prior to the Prozac. The first three weeks of the medication involved sick feelings, but I'm glad that I stuck with it. I also started to visit with a psychologist once a month. This has been very beneficial. Makes me wonder why I struggled with this for years before getting help.
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Prozac (fluoxetine) for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: I have been on Prozac for about 3 months and I must admit that it is a wonderful drug. It helps me control anger and anxiety issues that I have. My only complaint is that I seem to get tremors, but I could live with that.
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Prozac (fluoxetine) for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: After about 3 months or so, all of the side effects that I was having disappeared. It works great for my PMS, anxiety and even helps me to think clearer (ADD). Just be patient. One thing that I don't like is the weight gain, but plump and happy is better than thin and cranky.
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Prozac (fluoxetine) for Panic Disorder: I took Prozac for 15 years and it was definitely a wonderful drug for my disorder. I was Agoraphobic for 22 years before my doctor discovered Prozac helped with Panic attacks. I started it and in a week I was walking out of my house and greeting my neighbors! I started working and doing things I never dreamed I could do. Then in 2005 my insurance changed to another Pharmaceutical plan and you could take generics or pay full price for the brand name. Unfortunately the generic did not do the same thing as the brand. Prozac price has risen to $403.65 for 3 months and unfortunately I cannot afford this.
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Prozac (fluoxetine) for Depression: Well I just started taking Prozac to help me deal with depression and anxiety. I returned from from a tour in Iraq about three months ago and my symptoms kept getting worse and worse. I've been taking Prozac for about a week now and I'm already feeling relief from it. It's like all the problems are still there, they just dont get to me like they used to. It's been very helpful so far.
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Prozac (fluoxetine) for Bulimia: This has made such a difference to my life. It is like the "voice" that continues to tell me I am too fat and that all the "bad" things in life would be better if only I were thinner, has weakened. It is still there but I don't have to listen, if fact I can even ignore it. What a relief. It has made me realize just how much time I was spending listening to all the negative thoughts, planning the food, covering up the vomiting. I finally feel "normal" what a relief.
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Prozac (fluoxetine) : I have been on 20mg of Prozac daily for a month now. I also take 0.5mg of Xanax for break through panic/anxiety attacks. I have never felt better. After 20 plus years of struggling with depression I have finally found something that helps without all of the yucky side effects. I'm 34 years old and am finally enjoying my life. My family and friends have also noticed the difference this has made. I love it.
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Prozac (fluoxetine) for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: I love it! It helped my anxiety, depression and obsessive compulsive disorder without a lot of side effects or even changing who I am.
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