Anybody using Prozac or Similar - No Jokes

[DarKWateR]

Anybody using Prozac/Lorien ....

How was it in the beginning...any side effects...how long did it last...still using it??

[supersunbird]

I used Lorien.

Caused dry mouth thoughout and what could be called mild panic attacks initially...

[DarKWateR]

I used Lorien.

Caused dry mouth thoughout and what could be called mild panic attacks initially...

I'm on day 3 now....nausea, stomach cramps, cant eat or sleep....this normal?

[noxibox]

It can take 7 days to settle down, but you may also have been started on a dose that is too high. If this persists for more than 7 days you should call your doctor and discuss reducing the dose until you acclimatise. Doctors often start people on doses of anti-depressants that are too high. Some people tolerate them better than others so it is hard for a doctor to know exactly what dose to use.

Not all anti-depressants work equally well on all people. There is quite a wide range available, unfortunately most are SSRIs. Thankfully the pharmaceutical companies do occasionally do real research and come up with drugs that have a different mechanism of action.

[twiga]

Hi there,

I have used various antidepressants in the past (zoloft, etc). And I would say the worst side effects last for roughly a month or so.

Symptoms I had:
Dry Mouth
Muscle spams <--- this one was the worst
Emotionally desentized <--- beware of this one, I effectively went into zombie mode not caring about anyone anything.

I eventually decided to stop using the drugs, went rough for about a month or two but haven't looked back since!

hth

-twiga

[DarKWateR]

It can take 7 days to settle down, but you may also have been started on a dose that is too high. If this persists for more than 7 days you should call your doctor and discuss reducing the dose until you acclimatise. Doctors often start people on doses of anti-depressants that are too high. Some people tolerate them better than others so it is hard for a doctor to know exactly what dose to use.

Not all anti-depressants work equally well on all people. There is quite a wide range available, unfortunately most are SSRIs. Thankfully the pharmaceutical companies do occasionally do real research and come up with drugs that have a different mechanism of action.

They gave me Lorien which as far as I understand is the generic for prozac..my emotions are mixed...but the side effects really suck..I just want to feel normal/healty again ... I only take half a tablet a day (20Mg tablet so only 10Mg a day)

[teraside]

How old are you? If you don't mind me asking

[Dolby]

DarKWateR - could it not be the fiance issue causing those symptons? The fact that you gave your absolute everything, and *perhaps* weren't treated the same ? The fact she *may* have been toying with you and your feelings from reasonably early ? The fact that you were *possibly* one the last to know what was happening - and it was luck you found out ? The fact that you *probably* look like a fool ? I don't mean this in a nasty way - I'm simply being realistic.

I once had a breakup that caused the same issues ... I couldn't sleep, eat, concerntrate, felt ill etc etc In all honesty - even though it was a short period - it was a terrible time in my life ! It was only resolved 8 weeks later when I got back with her - and everything was perfect again. In fact I still get those 'symptons' when I sleep knowing things aren't 100% between us.

You get so used to the companionship, being able to speak to someone regarding issues, someone that you love and care for with everything, having another body in your bed ... and it's all snatched away in a few hours. Think about it ... I *may* have a point

[PostmanPot]

Don't anti-depressants mess you up more in the end? Has anyone benefitted significantly?

Why not just take a walk in nature instead?

[Alan]

Well I wouldn't touch anti depressants( at least SSRI's) with a ten foot barge poll.

When I was fourteen they put me on a small dose of Aropax because I used to over anaylize stuff and get worked up. It did help but within months I would get like a shocking sensation when I moved my eyes . For some reason it would happen over school holidays for about two weeks. After a year or two I started to get anxious about these damn episodes and the crazy doc upped the dose two or three times .

Tried that and it only got worse so I just said enough and just stopped taking it. Whoa talk about a ride. Nobody told me these things were addictive. **** withdrawl symtoms make everything ten times worse. Went on for over a month of hell and I thought it would never go away.

Finaly after a while it went. But a couple of months later I got sick. Nobody knew what was wrong with me. Had it for about two years where it fluctuated in intensity. Then a while later I got to "months to live stage" . Still nobody knew what the hell was wrong.

Long story short I'm still here after fighting through it. Still not pleasant. Don't know if the second episode had anything to do with Aropax. I have my suspicions. Would never ever recommend anybody to touch that stuff. You just have to read other people's horror stories

[teraside]

I fully agree Alan, I was on 2 different antidepressants when I was 16, I also got that shock experience, but in my head. I had the worst side effects ever. Antidepressants just don't work, full stop, stop taking it.

I use something that should be much "stronger" that antidepressants, sure I have a few drawbacks and symptoms once in a while, but I have to take it lifelong, due to a nervous breakdown I had.

I sleep better, feel better and I can think straight

[Xarog]

They gave me Lorien which as far as I understand is the generic for prozac..my emotions are mixed...but the side effects really suck..I just want to feel normal/healty again ... I only take half a tablet a day (20Mg tablet so only 10Mg a day)

To be honest, considering what's happened, you're supposed to feel sad. Taking drugs isn't going to make it better. Anti-depressants are *supposed* to be used for people who are depressed for no good reason, not people who are depressed for a very good reason.

[Alan]

The thing is I wasn't bad. Just a bloody trigger happy doctor. They think this stuff is like candy. Ruins peoples lives.

In my case it caused far more problems than cured. The whole you must be "normal" cr@p. In fact I actually didn't have any "problems"

Until I took this stuff.

[Xarog]

The thing is I wasn't bad. Just a bloody trigger happy doctor. They think this stuff is like candy. Ruins peoples lives.

In my case it caused far more problems than cured. The whole you must be "normal" cr@p. In fact I actually didn't have any "problems"

Until I took this stuff.

Wanted to do the same to me in primary school. I used to walk around class because I was nearly terminally bored. The teacher couldn't control me so next thing they wanted me on ritalin. Thankfully my parents said no.

[Juggy]

When I got divorced I found the best thing was close friends and a few good nights out. It took me the better part of 6 months to get over it but I'm fine now although many wouldn't agree