Antidepressant!!

Livv123

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Joined : Jul 2016

Posts : 19

Posted 12/16/2017 12:06 PM (GMT 0)

Hi everyone I'm 17 and have been diagnosed with major depression and generalise anxiety because of a diseases I have had in the past.

I have started a antidepressant called fluoxetine (Prozac) on 20mgs I have been in it for 4 weeks and I have felt no difference and no side effects at all!! I'm scared I won't get better because I haven't felt any different

How long did it take you to feel better from this antidepressant or any other and do you think I should increase the dose??

Snoopy

Regular Member

Joined : Sep 2015

Posts : 282

Posted 12/16/2017 5:54 PM (GMT 0)

Prozac is an older antidepressant medication. It takes 8 weeks for Prozac to be at it's full effect. Have patience, give it another 4 weeks and see how you are feeling

Hibee

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Joined : Oct 2008

Posts : 7935

Posted 12/16/2017 6:15 PM (GMT 0)

Hi

I am currently taking Fluoxetine at 60mg and have found it to be a good medication for me it takes anywhere between 8-12 weeks to fully kick in so I would give it a few more weeks before deciding to increase the dosage.

Keep us posted.

Hibee

Scaredy Cat

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Joined : Sep 2006

Posts : 28868

Posted 12/16/2017 6:53 PM (GMT 0)

Hi Liv and welcome to the A/P!

I am sorry to hear of your current challenges with health and anxiety challenges. Know that you are not alone, and that we have many people who cross post due to anxiety brought about by a CI.

You've received good input regarding your Rx question, so I will just add my welcome and encourage you to take advantage of our self help in the Resources. (top of the main forum page) and to keep posting for support.😊

Peace and progress,

Scaredy Cat

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