User Reviews for fluoxetine oral

I started taking this for my anger issues and general anxiety. It took a while to start working, I started out at 10 mg. and after 4 weeks i went to 20 mg. i have been on it for 2 months, and finally i am seeing results that i have been patiently waiting for. i am more at ease, i used to let little things bother me like my husband and kids, i used to holler at them all of the time, now no more hollering! which my husband really loves! it has not affected my sex life it has made that better too. i take it in the morning and sleep great through the night, the dreams are so vivid though, they seem so real! so watch out about that, i almost peed on myself one time because i really thought i was on the toilet! it was just a dream. i think that all women should try this if they are easily stressed and on edge a lot. that was my problem, I wanted to control everything and i couldnt and that's how prozac is it helps you relax so you can actually think. One big Plus is that It helped me quit smoking!! I used to smoke half a pack a day now none! and i feel great! i would recommend this to anyone that smokes! you can quit with this! when i first started taking prozac it was making me a little tired but now after 2 months it doesnt bother me. So if you want to try this, please do, and give it time to work before you give up on it, it will be worth the wait trust me.Read More Read Less

I have suffered from depression nearly all of my life, since i was about 13 years old when my mum and dad divorced. I started on Lovan when i was approx. 20 years old and ever since i have been on this medication i have developed obsessive compulsive habits. I am now battling this on a day to day basis and find my depression has lifted but am unable to stop getting anxious.

This durg turned my life around compleatly. It took several mounths of faithful use but it was worth the wait. It is safe to say this drug saved my life.

Periodic intense life stresses over time led to PTSD and anxiety, which led to panic attacks that began increasing with frequency to the point that it was almost nightly. I would fear a panick attack and that would set off a panick attack. By this time I thought that if this couldn't be remedied I thought about suicide. It was many months of horror and grimness and I was far from my normal self. Doc tried me on Buspar (Busparone). Only helped about 30%. Then tried me on 10mg of Fluoxetine and it was working very well even within a few days. I've been on it 8 months and it's been an ABSOLUTE MIRACLE! Also with the panick I was having all kinds of gastrointestinal problems. I saw a specialist for that. Lo and behold, between my two docs, I learned that I was low on seratonin, which is not only in the brain but also (normally) in abundance in the intestines. So both "illnesses" were indicating low seratonin. Both illnesses went away with Fluoxetine. I've also had a lifelong struggle with excessive daytime sleepiness, or being in a non-motivated, non-functional state akin to alpha meditation level; this is a part of my A.D.D. I still had an issue with this after being on fluoxetine, so I went back on Concerta (long-acting Ritalin) 18mg (lowest dose) taken in the morning, and I have REALLY returned to my real self: go getter, doer, creative again, motivated, upbeat, etc. Because the Concerta keeps me at a normal, alert level during the day, I now sleep like a baby at night. The Concerta has not had any negative effect towards anxiety either, so I've been on top of the world, and I don't fear the future any more. In fact, in the last few months, I've been the mediator in a very difficult family situation, and have been so mellow and yet so effective at it (unlike my past anxietal response to my family's issues), way better than even before my PTSD. I thank God for these medications every day! And so does my husband, kids and grandkids!Read More Read Less

I have been on this drug for a month now. I am always angry or sad, and i can not seem to pull myself out of it. It has gotten so bad that there have been a few suicide attepmts. If you dont improve with this drug please talk to your doctor.

I was put on this for post partum depression, but have stayed on it since February 2006. I probably should have been on Fluoxetine long before I was ever pregnant. I have always had a very short fuse and got angry easily. Fluoxetine has improved my mood, made my marriage better, and given me more patience as a mother.

I have never felt better. I thank God for leading me to this. I was miserable for a very long time.

I had made the decision to start taking fluoxetine 20 mg because my mood was really getting in to poor shape, and I was letting the stress I was under bury me. I had no energy and was overeating, which made me gain weight, which in turn added to my poor mood, and low self confidence. I slept whenever I wasn't working, had a short fuse with my step daughter and fiance... Since the drug started taking effect my energy level has increased 10 fold, I'm a much happier person, and it has given me the upper hand in my emotions... I control them, They do not control me. I feel better than I have in years. My only complaint which is relatively minor is that I've noticed "jittery'ness" I feel like I need to constantly be moving, sometimes its hard to concentrate, and falling asleep can be rough. But the smile on my fiances face when he realizes that I'm happy, and that the good days are far greater than the bad make any negative points seem pretty small!Read More Read Less

I was 17years old weighed 47kg and 170cm tall. I was prescribed fluoxetine for my depression before being encouraged to try counselling. I took the drug for 2 weeks bit was also using recreational A class drugs. Bad combo, tried to end my life. Thankfully failed however my brain and body will never fully recover. Talk to someone first!

Taking this for depression. Too many negatives in my life right now. The 1st week it made me nauseous & tired. A general feeling of "blah." Woke with a bad headache every morning. Now at end of second week & feeling better. Still have the headaches though.

I was prescribed several medications to help me quit smoking. A few of them actually made me very uptight and nervous. Welbutrin worked well with the exception that it caused insomnia (I was getting 2-4 hours sleep a night). 20 mg daily of fluoxetine has not only taken the edge off, it keeps me on an even keel. I'm less likely to bite someones head off or have a temper tantrum.

I have been more than completely satisfied with this medication. I have had on and off depression for about 40 years. This treatment has given me a sense of well-being and has made me less critical and more confident.

Prozac was and still is a great medication for me. I am currently not taking it, but I am reconsidering changing my current medication back to Prozac due to cost and effectiveness. Also the tolerability/effectiveness ratio was pretty good. I miss the sense of confidence and 'well being' it gave me. It's not perfect however, some of the down sides include: knocking out your libido, causing some jitterness, and mild apathy; but was very helpful for Depression, OCD and blocking panic attacks. In fact Prozac didn't cause much weigh gain (compared to the other anti-depressants out there) and is FDA approved for many ailments not necessary related to depression. I have been on the standard strength for 7 years and it slowly loses its effectiveness over the years, but I slight raise in dose might help. I went off to try Cymbalta and Lexapro and probably will return to the ProzacRead More Read Less

I take this in combination with Evail (sp?) for Fibromyalgia. So far it has helped the severity of my symptoms, it also has worked wonders for my IBS and PMS. If I don't take it with food it does give me horrific heartburn.

I have more out going self confident.