Posted by Michelle40 on December 29, 2008, at 1:36:23
Hello!
I am a "newbie" to the boards :)I have a question regarding Prozac and prolactin levels. I have been on SSRI's for 11 years now. I started on paxil ( which was a nightmare LOL!), switched to Zoloft(for approx 7 years) and finally on Prozac ( for approx 3 yrs)
I have always had a lactating issue with these meds but about 2 years ago I was prescribed Strattera along with Prozac. I began to have missed periods, insomnia hot flashes and increased PMS. With my doctor's advice, I tapered off of Strattera. Soon after stopping Strattera, my hot flashes increased, I had heart palpitations and aggression issues. These symptoms became so intolerable, I had to wean off of 20 mg of my Prozac as well. Sorry for the long post, I just wanted to describe my issues in detail to see if anyone else has had any kind of experience with theses symptoms possibly being related to elevated prolactin levels from taking Prozac. Any info would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
Michelle
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