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Posted 7/3/2017 6:04 PM (GMT 0)
I was on Serzone (Nefadodone) for about 25 years when it turned on me. I finally got off of it, and went several months without antidepressants. Now my doctor is trying me on Prozac. I take Ativan, but need something else. Health anxiety is real bad and I have OCD. Please post your positive experiences with Prozac. Thanks in advance.
Posted 7/3/2017 9:14 PM (GMT 0)
its a very strong ssri and very activating. use the lowest dose that works for you. take it morning only. make shure you have something to do. its very motivating. I felt great while on it but its too strong for me now. if they had had it in 10mg back then-I might have stayed on it. quitting is a breeze-just stop taking it. no withdrawls for me anyway
Posted 7/4/2017 8:14 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

As SC mentions above it is a very activating antidepressant so best to take it in the morning. I am currently taking 60mg and have found it to work really well on my anxiety/depression and OCD so I hope it works well for you keep us posted.

Hibee
Posted 7/4/2017 3:50 PM (GMT 0)
Hi greyhound - I'm so glad to see this post as I'm currently considering getting on a SSRI and Prozac is one of my choices. I'm also happy to read your subject requesting positive experiences. I understand the difficultly of starting new meds while dealing with health anxiety. However, I've heard from many people that Prozac can be quite helpful, so wishing you so much success with it!

Also, what does it mean when referred to as "activating"? Is that a good or bad thing when trying to treat anxiety?
Posted 7/4/2017 7:12 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Liz

Activating means it gives you a get up and go feeling which some people like but others don't.

I personally like this aspect of Prozac.

Hibee
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