HI I AM NEW AND ON PROZAC WHICH IS NOT WORKING, COULD USE SOME REASSURANCE

Hi All,

My name is Nikki and I am 29 years old with a history of hypochondria, depression, anxiety. I used to be on Lexapro which made me feel like a zombie and gain weight so I recently switched to Prozac. At first I felt the effects and it was great, I had energy. Now I am up to 80Mg and I feel like I am taking a placedo its not working at all. I am 5ft and 110 pounds, could the prozac not be working and maybe making me more depressed?

Thanks,
Nikki

Hi, Nikki
I agree with bluemeanies...anti-depressants take at least anywhere from 4-6 weeks or more. In my case it was more like two months; It's hard to hear this, specially when you want to feel better as soon as possible. Talk to your doctor, explain all of your symptoms, I'm sure there is the "right" combination of meds for you. Be patient. Currently, I'm taking Paxil CR 25mg daily, and Xanax as needed (daily) - I will ask my dr. to switch me to regular Paxil - heard that
Paxil CR is not as good as regular.