Prozac, anyone?
Posted By: mt1313 on 2006-05-17
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My doctor started me on fluoxetine 10 mg a day x2 weeks, then increase to 20 mg daily. (For insomnia and mild depression due to menopause.)
Just wondering if anyone has been on this drug, if it worked and how long before you saw results? I know drugs vary greatly from person to person, but I just want to know what people's experience has been. I take very drugs, but my sleep pattern has been horrible and I am willing to try anything. TIA
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I took Prozac and phentermine
I took the combination a long time ago, probably close to 8 years ago after being on a couple of other weight inducing hormone drugs to help with endometriosis. It did not work for me, but the way it was explained to me was that this was the "new" combination since Phen/Fen was taken off the market. Phentermine can cause hypertension, as it is an amphetamine. The Phen/Fen, from what I understand, the "Fen" caused heart valve problems, which caused it to be pulled from the market. I never personally took the Phen/Fen, but have taken Phentermine off and on for years.
Prozac has really worked for me..
I take 10 mg q.d. because I was getting nuts around my period. I take before bed and have been very happy with it. I have never taken any other medication before and I was really wary of it, but I do not plan on stopping it. I also have lost quite a bit of weight on it as well. It has really worked for me.
I tried Prozac for the same exact
thing. Can't remember what its called, but when the OB/GYN gives it out, its in a pretty floral package...different package, same drug. I LOVED it. It worked nearly immediately to lighten my mood and improved my sleep. About 4 days into it, I developed complete urinary retention, which turns out to be a very common side effect. I was crushed...Now I alternate and take Lunesta every other night or so to sleep. Very mild and works great! Love that butterfly! Good luck to you!
I think it would be like the Prozac scare...
People susceptible are going be the ones who are in danger from it.
One of my BFFs from elementary school, who lost her 40-yo husband to lung cancer 2 years ago and yet was still unable to quit swears by Chantix. It finally got her off the cigs about 9 months ago for good.
A drink versus Prozac
Don't worry about it. A drink (in moderation) every now and then, in my opinion, is better than being hooked on Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, etc. I know several women who do not drink, never drank but can not do without their "happy pill". I have a glass of wine or beer after a hard day while cooking dinner which probably happens less than once a month.
Exercise, cutting down on sugar, and Prozac helps me. nm
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Prozac was great! Took for depression for 10 yrs! Saved my life. nm
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Phentermine causes pulmonary hypertension - it is not worth the risk. Prozac - you can go either wa
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