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Trying Prozac...what to expect? Please respond!

Posted by jessers11581 on April 17, 2006, at 17:56:12

This afternoon, after a brief phone conversation, my psychiatrist prescribed Prozac to me. Basically, Cymbalta just isn't working out. It's not addressing my anxiety, and I've been very obsessive-compulsive. I'm also not happy a lot of the time, and I'm not enjoying life because I'm constantly worrying about my health, or my future, or whatever I can find to worry over. I've never tried Prozac before, but I know a lot of people call it the "gold standard" SSRI. My p-doc wants me to start at 10 mg. added to the Cymbalta, then after a week, stop the Cymbalta and increase to 20 mg. Prozac, and go up from there. The things I'm mainly worried about are: losing energy, gaining weight, feeling "stupid" or like I can't think straight, and getting intestinal side effects (because I have intestinal trouble anyway). What are some experiences that you've had with this drug?? I'm so desperate to find something that works for me. I hope with all my heart that this is it... Thanks for any replies!! Jess


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