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Posted 12/4/2013 2:24 PM (GMT 0)
Today, i will be taking my Prozac (10mg) for the 4th day. I have been taking it normally around the same time 9-10am ish... yesterday was my 3rd day, I felt "ok" all day...I did have a bit of a dull headache on one side of my head. Nothing too bad but it was annoying. My husband and I watched movies and during the 2nd one I had to go to bed, started to feel way too tired. so I went to sleep around midnight, I woke up at 4, 6, and 8. Now, I'm up, and I feel a bit jittery. I keep wondering, is this my pill doing it? It's only been 4 days since I started... maybe i'm just sensitive to medication? Will it go away ? This worries me because I feel like I'm having side effects from the pill now, but I know that they dont usually come on for a couple weeks so I'm like DREADING these next couple weeks...lol. I just hope I dont feel miserable. I am telling myself i'm going to stick it out. My counselor tells me if by the time I see her next Wed, im still feeling bad, maybe we can talk about switching meds. I know shes just trying to be understanding because she doesnt want me to feel bad, but I'm not going to know if I'm any different after being on it for only a little over a week? lol....

Anyways, any thoughts about Prozac... and if sometimes you can get start up side effects from it? Or is it just my anxiety? I still have a pretty full bottle of xanax...but I don't really want to take any of them because I may ACTUALLY need them when I start getting the real side effects...
Posted 12/4/2013 2:44 PM (GMT 0)
I had some side effects when I started Prozac, mostly just a blah feeling and a little bit of dizziness. The dizziness went away quick, I was also a bit antsy on it for a few days, but after the first week, I noticed no side effects whatsoever, so I would give it a little more time. Also, if you try not to focus on the side effects, I think that helps, I know, I know, easier said than done turn Good luck and you will feel better!
Posted 12/4/2013 2:49 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you Shadieeie!
Posted 12/4/2013 6:08 PM (GMT 0)
MM,

I would definitely encourage you to stick it out until you see your therapist next week.

You may not get progressive s/e's at all! This could be the extent of it...and she will know how to have you proceed when you speak with her.;)

Use those coping skills, and keep up the good work!

S.C.
Posted 12/4/2013 7:57 PM (GMT 0)
Shadi, or anyone else...


Have you guys ever experienced the nightmares people talk about with Prozac? Just kind of want a headsup about it...and how long after startin the pill? Kinda scares me...a girl on youtube made a video about kicking and screaming in her sleep...
Posted 12/5/2013 2:37 AM (GMT 0)
Mommie? "old saying about borrowing trouble", First everyone is different! Second everyone is different!

I can tell you a real story about a young woman who suffered with PAD, "Severely"! for over 17 years I can't count the different meds, and the "False Hope I had with every new pill".

Then a brand new doctor who was a CBT guru became her new Dr. "Prozac, and Ativan, a diet and exercise
program, I had a new "Hot Redhead" and she has not looked back, She got a real estate license and became a broker was a dramatic person, did I say Hot! I had to scramble like hell to keep the wolfs from stealing Her but we are both now old and I finally feel safe! Peace.
Leave well enough alone! Yes! I Love You and Pray for You!
Larry ***
Posted 12/5/2013 4:39 AM (GMT 0)
Uh-oh Larry...are we sharing a brain?!? I just used that expression earlier today, LOL!! ;p

M.M....

There are just as many positive stories as negative ones...unfortunately, you just tend to hear more of the negative ones, as those are the people who are more motivated to post about it.;p

Try to keep your thoughts in a good place by envisioning a good reaction. It will go a long way in how you feel.:)

S.C.
Posted 12/5/2013 6:39 AM (GMT 0)
I have not had nightmares on Prozac. Also, Dr. Google is not your friend. I have quit looking up anything that happens to me, and I actually can say I think I may be on the road to recovery! It was a big hard step to not google, but it is better off that your don't. You'll be fine, just keep thinking positive! yeah
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