Prozac. ?

[Bust*A*Stitch]

OK so I admit I'm slightly depressed

so doctor gives me the cheap prescription of Prozac as a first med.

what side effects did you have?

 

[JESW]

Sorry...I gained 40 lbs in such a short period of time and it didn't come off very quickly.. (Which of course made me MORE depressed!) I did better with Welbutrin. Not on anything now as I took it during a tough time in my life. Good luck to you!

 

[lsyorke]

FDA warnings for suicide and violence are now up to age 25.


From rxlist.com:

Body as a Whole ¾ Frequent: chest pain, chills; Infrequent: chills and fever, face edema, intentional overdose, malaise, pelvic pain, suicide attempt; Rare: acute abdominal syndrome, hypothermia, intentional injury, neuroleptic malignant syndrome1, photosensitivity reaction.

Cardiovascular System ¾ Frequent: hemorrhage, hypertension, palpitation; Infrequent: angina pectoris, arrhythmia, congestive heart failure, hypotension, migraine, myocardial infarct, postural hypotension, syncope, tachycardia, vascular headache; Rare: atrial fibrillation, bradycardia, cerebral embolism, cerebral ischemia, cerebrovascular accident, extrasystoles, heart arrest, heart block, pallor, peripheral vascular disorder, phlebitis, shock, thrombophlebitis, thrombosis, vasospasm, ventricular arrhythmia, ventricular extrasystoles, ventricular fibrillation.

Digestive System ¾ Frequent: increased appetite, nausea and vomiting; Infrequent: aphthous stomatitis, cholelithiasis, colitis, dysphagia, eructation, esophagitis, gastritis, gastroenteritis, glossitis, gum hemorrhage, hyperchlorhydria, increased salivation, liver function tests abnormal, melena, mouth ulceration, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, stomach ulcer, stomatitis, thirst; Rare: biliary pain, bloody diarrhea, cholecystitis, duodenal ulcer, enteritis, esophageal ulcer, fecal incontinence, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, hematemesis, hemorrhage of colon, hepatitis, intestinal obstruction, liver fatty deposit, pancreatitis, peptic ulcer, rectal hemorrhage, salivary gland enlargement, stomach ulcer hemorrhage, tongue edema.

Endocrine System ¾ Infrequent: hypothyroidism; Rare: diabetic acidosis, diabetes mellitus.

Hemic and Lymphatic System ¾ Infrequent: anemia, ecchymosis; Rare: blood dyscrasia, hypochromic anemia, leukopenia, lymphedema, lymphocytosis, petechia, purpura, thrombocythemia, thrombocytopenia.

Metabolic and Nutritional ¾ Frequent: weight gain; Infrequent: dehydration, generalized edema, gout, hypercholesteremia, hyperlipemia, hypokalemia, peripheral edema; Rare: alcohol intolerance, alkaline phosphatase increased, BUN increased, creatine phosphokinase increased, hyperkalemia, hyperuricemia, hypocalcemia, iron deficiency anemia, SGPT increased.

Musculoskeletal System ¾ Infrequent: arthritis, bone pain, bursitis, leg cramps, tenosynovitis; Rare: arthrosis, chondrodystrophy, myasthenia, myopathy, myositis, osteomyelitis, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis.

Nervous System ¾ Frequent: agitation, amnesia, confusion, emotional lability, sleep disorder; Infrequent: abnormal gait, acute brain syndrome, akathisia, apathy, ataxia, buccoglossal syndrome, CNS depression, CNS stimulation, depersonalization, euphoria, hallucinations, hostility, hyperkinesia, hypertonia, hypesthesia, incoordination, libido increased, myoclonus, neuralgia, neuropathy, neurosis, paranoid reaction, personality disorder2 , psychosis, vertigo; Rare: abnormal electroencephalogram, antisocial reaction, circumoral paresthesia, coma, delusions, dysarthria, dystonia, extrapyramidal syndrome, foot drop, hyperesthesia, neuritis, paralysis, reflexes decreased, reflexes increased, stupor.

Respiratory System ¾ Infrequent: asthma, epistaxis, hiccup, hyperventilation; Rare: apnea, atelectasis, cough decreased, emphysema, hemoptysis, hypoventilation, hypoxia, larynx edema, lung edema, pneumothorax, stridor.

Skin and Appendages ¾ Infrequent: acne, alopecia, contact dermatitis, eczema, maculopapular rash, skin discoloration, skin ulcer, vesiculobullous rash; Rare: furunculosis, herpes zoster, hirsutism, petechial rash, psoriasis, purpuric rash, pustular rash, seborrhea.

Special Senses ¾ Frequent: ear pain, taste perversion, tinnitus; Infrequent: conjunctivitis, dry eyes, mydriasis, photophobia; Rare: blepharitis, deafness, diplopia, exophthalmos, eye hemorrhage, glaucoma, hyperacusis, iritis, parosmia, scleritis, strabismus, taste loss, visual field defect.

Urogenital System ¾ Frequent: urinary frequency; Infrequent: abortion 3 , albuminuria, amenorrhea 3 , anorgasmia, breast enlargement, breast pain, cystitis, dysuria, female lactation 3 , fibrocystic breast 3 , hematuria, leukorrhea 3 , menorrhagia 3 , metrorrhagia 3 , nocturia, polyuria, urinary incontinence, urinary retention, urinary urgency, ******l hemorrhage 3 ; Rare: breast engorgement, glycosuria, hypomenorrhea 3 , kidney pain, oliguria, priapism 3 , uterine hemorrhage 3 , uterine fibroids enlarged 3 .

 

[dcentity2000]

nb. The generic name for Prozac is Fluoxetine.

From seratis.net:

This drug started out life as an antihistamine, diphenhydramine, which was found to inhibit the reuptake of the monoamine neurotransmitter serotonin. Fluoxetine is fairly stimulating, yet is an approved treatment for anxiety related conditions; even more converse is the fact that anxiety is one of the most (if not the most) frequent side effect of fluoxetine therapy. The drug also possesses a remarkably long half life which has proven useful in the treatment of more reluctant patients; should they suddenly stop taking the drug, the antidepressant effect will remain for a fair amount of time, hopefully long enough for the cessation to be noticed and rectified. Currently fluoxetine is available for use in children as young as eight, should psychotherapies fail.

Fluoxetine fast became an infamous drug under the brand name of Prozac; millions were prescribed the drug, largely due to an extremely effective and extensive advertising campaign. Unfortunately, the medication became controversial towards the end of the century due to an increased risk of suicidal behaviour amongst patients treated with the drug.

The most common side effects are anxiety, headaches, nervousness, insomnia, fatigue, tremor, dizziness, dry mouth, weight loss (possibly leading to anorexia), excessive sweating, nausea and diarrhea; fluoxetine also causes mania in approximately 6% of patients. Maximum therapeutic effect usually manifests after a period of a month to a month and a half.

From personal experience:

Fluoxetine was the first psychiatric medication I took in the treatment of my current illnesses and after just one dose I felt extremely energised, confident and euphoric. Unfortnately, a few days later I started to experience some unwanted side effects. My muscles became stiff and sore; I suffered minor bouts of amnesia and my psychotic symptoms worsened. After a couple of days, I was moved onto sertraline, which I tolerated far better.



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[momrek06]

OK so I admit I'm slightly depressed

so doctor gives me the cheap prescription of Prozac as a first med.

what side effects did you have?

HIYA BUSTA...It is me, KAR!!

Just stopping bye to give you a !!!

 

[Bust*A*Stitch]

HIYA BUSTA...It is me, KAR!!

Just stopping bye to give you a !!!

Thank you. =D

 

[amy4bruce]

I can't imagine life with out my Happy Pill. Five years of no blues and less panic is worth any side effects. Though I did not actually have any.
Good Luck

 

[Bust*A*Stitch]

The most common side effects are anxiety, headaches, nervousness, insomnia, fatigue, tremor, dizziness, dry mouth, weight loss (possibly leading to anorexia), excessive sweating, nausea and diarrhea; fluoxetine also causes mania in approximately 6% of patients. Maximum therapeutic effect usually manifests after a period of a month to a month and a half.


ok the bold is what happened to me in just 3 days of taking this stuff, the only good thing is the panicky stuff went away.

 

[DISUNC]

Sorry never taken Prozac. But just want to wish you Good Luck!

 

[Cool-Beans]

I see very few people getting Prozac anymore. The new popular one is Celexa. Here's what the drug book lists for Prozac, but my home book is over a year old. Italics for common, bold for life-threatening.

Central Nervous System: headache, nervousness, insomnia, drowsiness, anxiety, tremor, dizziness, fatigue, sedation, poor concentration, abnormal dreams, agitation, seizures, apathy, euphoria, hallucinations, delusions, psychosis

CV: hot flashes, palpitations, angina pectoris, hemorrhage, hypertension, tachycardia, 1st degree AV block, bradycardia, MI, thrombophlebitis

EENT: Visual changes, ear/eye pain, photophobia, tinnitus

GI: Nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth anorexia, dyspepsia, constipation, cramps, vomiting, taste changes, flatulence, decreased appetite

GU: Dysmenorrhea, decreased libido, urinary frequency, urinary tract infection, amenorrhea, cystitis, importence, urine retention

INTEG: Sweating, rash, pruritus, acne, alopecia, urticaria

MS: Pain, arthritis, twitching

RESP: infection, pharyngitis, nasal congestion, sinus headache, sinusitis, cough, dyspnea, bronchitis, asthma, hyperventiliation, pneumonia

SYST: Asthenia, viral infection, fever, allergy, chills

Alcohol: increased CNS depression. Buspirone: increased worsening of OCD. Carbamazepine, digoxin, lithium, and warfarin: increased toxicity. Cyproheptadine: decrease fluoxetine effect. Diazepam: increases half life. Haloperidol: increases effect. Phenytoin: increased hydantoin levels. Thioridazine: Do not use, or use within 5 weeks of discontinuing fluoxetine.

Antidepressants, barbituates, benzodiazepines, CNS depressants, opioids, sedative/hypnotics: increase CNS depression. Highly protein-bound drugs: increased side effects. MAOIs: Hypertensive crisis, seizures; do not use with or 14 days prior to fluoxetine. Oral anticoagulants: increased effects. Phenothiazines, tricyclic antidepressants: increased levels.

St. John's Wort: Do not use together, increased risk of serotonin syndrome.

 

[mcco5543]

Hi!

Good for you for dealing with your depression first of all

May I reccomend not asking everyone on here about side effects and just reading the pamphlet that came with your perscription as well as talking to your doc. I just read this thread and it would terify me enough to convince myself I was having one of these side effects wether or not I was or wasn't (no offense to anyone else who posted, I think the Dis is awesome mostly becuase everyone is so honest and forthwrite (Sp?) even when it's not what someone wants to hear.

Side effects are SO individual. I've been on Fluoxitine for YEARS and all it has ever done was "even me out" and return all my imbalanced chemicals to normal so I can cope like everyone else. It's been a saving grace and wonderful. I did not gain wait, get insomnia or anything else. Hopefully i'tll be the same way for you! If not, keep trying because you WILL find something that is right for you! Goodluck!

 

[lovmy2girls]

Prozac was so strong when I took it after my second child. It made me feel like a zombie. No emotions what so ever. Everybody is different. The doctor switched me to Wellbutrin, and it was great. If also has less sexual side effects. It was just a better effect all .

Good luck.

 

[hydster]

Prozac made me crazy. I couldn't sleep, mind kept racing, gained a lot of weight, no interest in sex AT ALL...EVER.

Switched first to Serzone then went to Wellbutrin and am now on Wellbutrin XL. Honestly I think I'd ask your doc for a "newer" med than Prozac like Lexapro, Wellbutrin, Celexa....but then my experience with prozac is probably clouding my judgement!