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aecardwell

Updated 1y ago

Starting Prozac and Dealing with Health Anxiety

Hi, i just started prozac, anything i need to look out for? My health anxiety and anxiety is so bad right now. Im still thinking something is wrong with me. I had panic attacks recently, tension migraines, it feels like im vibrating in the inside. Is this my anxiety?

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clovers

3y

I started prozac and immediately did well on it but I know it varies for different people, my suggestion would be to give it a week or two and definitely follow up with your therapist/psychiatrist about it
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sarahibd

3y

This happens to me on and off for the last 4 months. I’ve been to the doctor a handful of times and nothing is obviously wrong with me. Maybe they will find something minor in my next blood tests, but there’s nothing catastrophic behind those symptoms 😊
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lilly112816

3y

I was on it for a couple of months it gave me suicidal thoughts but everyone is different hopefully it actually helps you☺️
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Kattgurl

3y

If you are having testing done have them check your cortisol level. Over production of cortisol can make you feel like your body is humming on the inside. And production of cortisol is your body's response to the flight or flight response to danger. I would request testing for cortisol and a complete thyroid panel. It's smart to rule out any physical issues that might be causing your symptoms...Prozac is not a cure all.. But this is my personal perspective I an not a health professional.. Just an old lady still trying to find out what's wrong with her 😊
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Tomato

3y

Hey, my doctor warned me about the first few weeks after taking Prozac. She said that during that time my body adapts to the new medicine so side effects are very common, amongst them are depression with suicidal thoughts.
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Kittygirl2419

3y

For me prozac caused major anxiety and I was on a low dose

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