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Posted 11/20/2016 7:11 PM (GMT 0)
I have GAD. I started Prozac almost 2 months ago at 5mg. Since then, my doc has upped my dose (up to 20mg three weeks later) and I'm now on 40mg and have been for 2 weeks. He also has me on klonopin 4 times a day at .25mg.

The problem is when I started the meds, I had severe constant panic/anxiety. I was constantly gagging and I threw up at least once a day. This has not changed at all. It is the same horror it was before the meds. The gagging is a lot more frequent though.

My doc seems to think we should wait two more weeks and up the Prozac again. But if the Prozac could help, then wouldn't I feel some bit of relief by now? Isn't this an indication that the Prozac is not working?
Posted 11/20/2016 9:19 PM (GMT 0)
Hi
Sorry your struggling , its a difficult time.
The meds may take a little longer yet before they properly kick in. So hang in there.
In the meantime try as many coping skills as you can. Try some guided meditation on you tube. Or a visualization meditation they can be very helpful.
You will come through this , at this time you probably think it will never end....... But there is light at the end of the tunnel.. It won't happen over night but it will soon.

Try mints to help with the nausea, its horrible isn't it. But try and keep your fluid intake up to stay hydrated.. As that will help.

Sending strength and positivity to you. You will break this cycle xx
Posted 11/21/2016 1:06 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Lola,

I am so sorry to hear of your continued struggles...how frustrating! :(

Are you seeing your GP, or a psychiatrist for your prescriptions?

I definitely echo Gilly ' s advice above about trying/increasing the coping skills for relief...

...but if you find you can't no longer bear it...and the thought of two more weeks is just too much, then I would recommend asking for a referral to a p-doc, who is most likely to help you find your best med match.

Wishing you perseverance. ..and progress!!

S.C.
Posted 11/21/2016 1:17 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Lola...

I think if *nothing* has changed after 2 months, it's time to try something else - either increased dose again or a new medication. These types of meds can be hit or miss - one really successful with some people and useless for others. I don't find Klonopin that helpful either.

As the others have said, a psychiatrist might be most helpful in your situation if you have access to one. They're experts on these medications. If not, don't be afraid to tell your doctor that this is just not working for you and you want to try something else.

Sending you lots of strength!
Posted 11/21/2016 2:37 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the responses, all! I am actually being prescribed the meds by a p-doc.

His goal seems to be increasing my dose of Prozac until I feel an effect. In the meantime, I'm supposed to take the Klonopin until the proper level of Prozac builds up in my system. However, the Klonopin seems to have no effect on me.

He has talked about replacing the Klonopin with Seroquel. Has anyone heard of this being done before?
Posted 11/21/2016 3:18 AM (GMT 0)
L.,

I think we have a couple of members that are or have been on Seroquel...

...you may want to make a new thread specifically the med in the title to get more input about this Rx.

I know they are not in the same med family, so I am not sure why he is switching you...but he must have good reasons for thinking this has benefits for you.

Wishing you the best in whichever direction you choose!

S.C.
Posted 11/21/2016 5:52 AM (GMT 0)
I'm so sorry to hear you are struggling so much. I've never taken a daily med so I can't help you out with any words of wisdom just wishes something starts working for you or they find the med that will work for you. HUGS
Posted 11/21/2016 8:38 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

I'm sorry to hear you are having a tough time at the moment.

I currently take Prozac at 60mg and have found it to be a good antidepressant and my psychiatrist said that you need to go up to the higher dose for anxiety so I would give it a few more weeks and then decide with your psychiatrist how you want to proceed.

I have taken Seroquel and it did work well on my sleep and anxiety but did make me feel very groggy so I stopped taking it. I'm currently taking a similar med called Olanzapine and doing really well on it.

Hibee
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