The Top 5 things you NEED to know about Fluoxetine (Prozac) "The happy pill"

In today's video, we review the medication fluoxetine, also known in the U.S. as Prozac. We discuss what it is, what it is used for, how long you should be on it; if it is addicting and the drug interactions and potential side effects.
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Intro: 0:00
1. What is fluoxetine?
History 0:28
SSRI 1:58
2. What is fluoxetine used for?
FDA Uses 3:02
Off label uses 4:04
3. How long does it take to work? 4:47
Length of treatment 05:45
4. Is fluoxetine addicting? 05:57
5. Drug interactions and side effects:
Drug interactions 7:46
Side effects 9:53
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Patient Resources
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Stahl, S. M., Grady, M. M., & Muntner, N. (2021). Stahl's essential psychopharmacology: Neuroscientific basis and practical applications. Cambridge University Press.
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[@LevelheadedMind]

Not sure if this medication is right for you? Or unsure what treatment options exist to treat your mental illness? Contact me, so we can discuss what treatment options may be right for you. www.levelheadedmind.com/contact

[@sahydyxh5]

Ssris cause permanent s3xual dysfunctions. Google "Pssd"

[@louisasmiles]

I erm.. Never wanna come off this stuff. Its saved my life. I can work. Smile, go out, cook, and be half normal. Love it. Its saved my life and ultimately, everyone around me. I'm off the wall without it. Love it. Best thing ever. Let's normalise this

[@Gulag00]

How long did it take for the good effects to come in?

[@juanvillalobos7349]

Day 6 in Prozac at the stage where I get headaches, nausea, little dizzy how fast will these side affects go away ?

[@suhail6297]

At which dose r u currently taking?

[@MelissaGaviria]

I’ve been on this medication for almost two months now, and I started feeling the good effects around week 3. The yawning comes back some days, and I’ve also noticed that having a more structured day plan helps me feel better throughout the day.

[@louisasmiles]

Hey. Can't remember how long it took. I tried sertraline before and I felt horrible on them. Nauseated with headaches, so i switched to these and i felt great straight away. Hang on in there though. Keep trying for about a month or so. I've been on them a year or 2

[@user-xt5oe2gm5v]

Prozac saved me many years ago. It takes a while to work, but shows more dramatic results than later SSRIs. Really, happiness is in reach. Just keep taking your meds, and soon the colors will be brighter and a good life is in reach.

[@keziahvaughan3480]

I've just started it and I am so sceard of weight gain I am already overweight and I am terrified I will gain more and become twenty stone

[@nichole399]

how long did it take to work?

[@user-xt5oe2gm5v]

@@keziahvaughan3480 You'll probably lose weight on prozac.

[@user-xt5oe2gm5v]

It took me about six weeks, but it was totally worth it.

[@user-xt5oe2gm5v]

@@nichole399 Six to eight weeks for me. The end result is great. Hang in there. Ask your doctor about a temporary script for mirtazapine to supplement the Prozac.

[@ProfessorX__]

Been on fluoexetine since December of 2023, and i wondered why the past couple of days i felt like i appreciated everything much more life feels more vibrant, more full of life, started hitting the gym back really hard! Headed to japan with my gf this December light is at the end of the tunnel.

[@ericwilliams2036]

glad it works im on day 4 and i feel noting of course i just started though i hope it works

[@ProfessorX__]

@@ericwilliams2036 give it time and just work through any side effects as best as possible I only experienced being more drowsy.

[@danh2310]

​@ericwilliams2036 how you now ?

[@shar9907]

Does wonders for PTSD. Helps with anxiety and paranoia in my experience.

[@ericdraven155]

Really? Am currently waiting to pick up my prescription and starting taking them tommorow for the same reasons you mentioned

[@nickdaskalakis9289]

Thanks for this information

[@heatherboughton5936]

I have c-ptsd.. due to many traumatic events in my life. I am 62 now so they have manifested in this in me. How long did it take to work for you, knowing of course that we are all different.

[@shar9907]

@@heatherboughton5936 1 month, good luck to you

[@heatherboughton5936]

@@shar9907 Thank you.

[@maryjanssen5622]

Now that I’m on fluoxetine I can go outside of the house without having panick attacks every second

[@ronnasurmon1656]

I was prescribed fluoxetine for panic disorder. How long did it take you tp feel better? and what's the dose please

[@user-mh8mk8lj4p]

Thank you for sharing this information, I just started and hope it help with my panic attack and anxiety.

[@knyghtsword]

​@@user-mh8mk8lj4p How are you today?

[@b.b.latuque9027]

Been on this for 25 years it saved me from the darkness.

[@TrunovaRuslana]

i heard you cannot use it more than a year without some "rest"

[@b.b.latuque9027]

@@TrunovaRuslana where did you find this info?

[@Angelsworld777]

One year ago I comfortably came off fluoxetine. No withdrawalsymptomsat all, but I am prescribed again recently. There is a huge difference between fluoxetine and others

[@Olo_Yansan]

That’s great! I love to hear success stories. Have you tried any other antidepressants? Fluoxetine has been your favorite?

[@TrunovaRuslana]

why were you prescribed it again? have your anxiety came back again after a while.. or?

[@gearsofwar3xXx]

Back on Prozac after trying it almost 20 years ago. I was depressed and angry. Frustration with me became so bad that every little tiny thing frustrated me. Hitting red lights, walking behind slow people, being busy at work. Now all those things, although I don't breeze past them, my reactions are a lot less severe and I feel a lot more laid back and not so "Type A" anymore. I also found 2 crazy things: I can't cry while on Prozac, and I literally cannot have suicidal thoughts. It's almost like Prozac "blocks" those thoughts from your mind.

[@diamondjohnson7535]

Crazy thing is I felt the exact same way about not being able to cry .

[@coldblu357]

It just works❤

[@annikajohansson9171]

I worry that it numbs you

[@gearsofwar3xXx]

@@annikajohansson9171 it’s an odd feeling sometimes. It almost seems like you’re a zombie. No emotion.

[@iansalois1839]

Bro everytime I got out of rehab, they would put me on Zoloft. First few times I didn't even stay consistent taking it. Didn't think it would do shit for me. This last time I went to rehab I stuck with Zoloft and actually felt a difference. Wasent much but still helped a LITTLE, so I started thinking maybe there is something that will work better for me. Prozac is doing a hell of a job. I'm so stoked and thankful

[@tamlynn786]

Is it still working for you?

[@JB-pp1mx]

Best video I started today my first dose was diagnosed with ptsd

[@lilgit9969]

I started on 20mg's and after a month was bumped up to 40mg's, this drug changed my life. I have potentially undiagnosed adhd (I'm going through the process of diagnosis) and had this medication not been prescribed I would still have believed I had bpd.

[@Roseland8]

Hi, do you feel it helped with your adhd

[@jenc3825]

The combo of Adderal and Prozac has been a lifesaver. Recently diagnosed with adhd and anxiety after I had my son. Thought I had postpartum depression but i just had untreated adhd which was literally making adulting with a kid an impossibly depressing and anxiety provoking experience. With the right medication I’m finally feeling like I’m present and not just in survival mode

[@lilgit9969]

@@Roseland8 No. It helped with the anger and frustration I was experiencing on a daily basis but it actually made my adhd symptoms more prominent which is when people really started urging me to get diagnosed. They had said it before the prozac but it was like my adhd symptoms ramped up after the prozac. Same exact thing happened to a colleague of mine. I had been so sure it must be BPD but the doctor said BPD anger doesnt go away the way mine did, without years of behavioural therapy. She referred me to a psychologist (psychiatrist?) so I can explore this more. I have an appointment next month.

[@4ran0dom4]

​@@lilgit9969 i went to the psychiatrist 2 weeks ago and told them about my anger problems. they took notes and gave me another appointment which was today. i went and they prescribed me prozac. i don't know how it will go. i also think i have bpd and ocd. i would like to talk with you about this subject

[@doganturan87]

What did you do to manage ADHD and depression at same time? ☺️

[@joannek7447]

Really appreciate the information in your videos. You have a nice way of presentation as well. Thank you

[@vivianhudacek1556]

Very helpful & you’re a great presenter!

[@SistersSingTime]

Thank you so much for making this video! It answered so many of the questions I had about taking this medication. I feel a lot more comfortable starting on it now.

[@bettyausten9533]

Is it helpful?...my doctor just placed me on it and am starting on friday

[@johnher2009]

It’ works

[@Softlightb_by]

I love this profile. I’m finally learning what my meds do even though I’ve been taking them for years.

[@keziahvaughan3480]

I've just started it and I am so sceard of weight gain I am already overweight and I am terrified I will gain more and become twenty stone

[@nickdaskalakis9289]

Thank you for all the facts about Prozac. Great information 😊

[@Madkalibyr]

Exactly the information I needed. Thank you so much!

[@Madkalibyr]

I’m still on Fluoxetine and am still happy with it !:)

[@lornaramson5079]

Very informative, thank you!

[@marystewart9327]

Best video on Fluoxitine in my opinion. Thanks 😊

[@LevelheadedMind]

Thank you Mary! That means a lot. 😊

[@user-wb2yv7ll9d]

Excellent video, very well explained. Thanks

[@LevelheadedMind]

Thank you.

[@Raquel96]

Thank you, this was very informative 💫

[@sammyday3341]

Excellent presentation. I was reluctant when my doctor put me on this for depression. I expected very little. I was 100% wrong. It was a night-and-day difference. I’ve noticed if I miss a few days in a row, I start feeling down. Your point about OCD is spot on. I didn’t realize greatly lessening my OCD would be another effect. It changed my (and my family’s) life.

[@Sulfiric]

Your videos are very informative and helpful. Thank you for your service.

[@LevelheadedMind]

Glad you like them!

[@pearlramoutar6903]

Thanks for that great video ❤

[@donna1351]

Just got prescribed this today for fibromyalgia and depression symptoms.. Wasn’t going to take it at first, but now I’ve seen your video I will. Thanks from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@LevelheadedMind]

Glad to know the video was helpful. I wish you the best on your mental health care journey 🙏

[@Jackinthewaffleburgerbox]

How has it been?

[@meeshterious8644]

Hi! how are you now?

[@juniormarte3084]

I just watched this video and it was 👍 Starting this medicine soon, so ready. I really enjoy how you explain things. Thank you so much

[@LevelheadedMind]

Glad it was helpful! Thank s for watching and I wish you well on your mental health care journey.

[@ashleyevans7497]

Absolutely great video Jezel! You did an amazing job breaking down complicated information into language that non-clinical people can understand which is super for patients! Looking forward to future videos!

[@LevelheadedMind]

Thank you, that means a lot!

[@joytimmerman6185]

Has done wonders for my anxiety. Thanks for this video!

[@heatherboughton5936]

It has definitely made mine worse. In fact I started taking it for clinical depression and only has a tiny bit of anxiety every now and then. For the past 6 weeks of taking it I have heightened anxiety every day.

[@Scott-vl8gy]

Thank you for the educational video. 😊

[@BellaVlogsLife]

Just started it today after battling hard on my own for the past year with cptsd, depression and progressive lack of ability to function on a basic day to day level Ive finally caved in and accepted help! Lets see how it goes. im open minded. Really hope i can feel normal again ❤

[@Max-sn2qm]

Just give it time , you will feel very normal again. Trust the pill

[@TheRhynoTTV]

How’s it going?

[@jetjet8550]

Can we get an update. Just started mine today.

[@johnher2009]

Congrats

[@bibibomba4515]

Me anxiously starting it today

[@fiyamanthechozen123]

Thank you ❤this video was very informative and helpful

[@Dabeauty123]

Did you take it?

[@devyanichakravarty8236]

Great Video!!..Thanks Doctor!!!

[@umey3445]

Thank you. I was prescribed this medication when I was only seeking counselling and didn’t get an explanation of how it works and how it might affect me. I’m excited to see how it works and hopefully it can help turn my life around

[@Dustin_Quick_Holy_Smokes]

I love its energizing properties!

[@Pokemanworld00]

It helps a lot it’s amazing !

[@munakobi3031]

I enjoy watching your videos. You really break them down very well, and I appreciate all that you do in educating us. Can you please do a video on Topiramate. Thank you.

[@jimmypdl7308]

Man first day i took it i felt so much better

[@juanvillalobos7349]

How do you feel now ?

[@tamlynn786]

I took it yesterday for the first time with food and felt nothing. Took it this morning without food and noticed more energy right away and was more focused at work. I’m thinking wow 2nd day and I’m already feeling better. Wondering if it’s fluoxetine or placebo effect 😂

[@coldblu357]

Been on the happy pill for 10yrs and its still working fine for me. I’m happy

[@JediDarkForce]

So it must be taken all the time otherwise the symptoms will come back

[@coldblu357]

@@JediDarkForce Not sure, maybe. But I’m not trying to find out. I’m good with it, could be different for others.

[@haleymccoy6673]

I just started it today I really hope this helps me with my ptsd and anxiety

[@LevelheadedMind]

I wish you all the best on your mental health care journey ✨️

[@vivianm6169]

Thank you, very helpful

[@LevelheadedMind]

Thank you for watching!

[@dineshshrivastava4597]

Nice video ma'am, your presentation skill is impressive👍

[@LevelheadedMind]

Thank you for watching.

[@dineshshrivastava4597]

@@LevelheadedMind my pleasure

[@shanechang2015]

I'm at 30mg a day and it's working great for me.. zero depression, zero anger. I have ptsd from living in Tribeca on 9/11 and that seems to be better but not a huge difference. My anxiety is more tolerable now but I'm agoraphobic and don't get exposed to triggers very often. The grocery store is still an adventure that I dread.

[@LevelheadedMind]

Therapy can really help with the agoraphobia, especially exposure therapy.

[@shanechang2015]

I've tried... didn't go well.@@LevelheadedMind

[@trixplaysblox]

done so well thank you

[@LevelheadedMind]

Thank you!

[@harryfitzsimmons9157]

Prozac turned me into a zombie. Like someone picked up the remote and pressed the mute button. Doesn’t necessarily make you happy only stops you from feeling sad. Stopped me from feeling anything at all :(

[@sabi_stray83]

Same

[@Zarmarria]

I wonder what it does if that’s how you already feel

[@harryfitzsimmons9157]

@@Zarmarria just puts a straight jacket on you so you don’t “Epstein” yourself :(

[@praviindhande1472]

Using from last ten years . Satisfied with the pill. Best antidipresant fluoxetine.

[@safoabdo8482]

I can’t say thank you enough for making this video you helped me a lot to understand about this medication . Much luv nd respect🌹

[@LevelheadedMind]

Thanks for watching, I'm glad to hear you found it useful.

[@bcbunny5516]

It takes me two years to start taking them, but when I start taking the fluoxetine since the first day, I feel amazing. I have a good energy. I woke up early. I can go out. I can see people I don’t have that anxiety like before.

[@tq1127]

Great information thanks so much for sharing. Do you happen to know if Strattera affects dopamine too? I know it works primarily on norepinephrine but does it also have some secondary effects on dopamine as well?

[@user-op8fv9sh2o]

Always great informative videos! Would love if you could cover using prozac (despite it being a strong inhibitor of cyp2d6) w vyvnase for comorbid anxiety, depression, and adhd. Thanks again for these very informative videos!

[@elaineateoate1020]

I take prozac for anxiety that is brought on by insomnia. Prozac helps me sleep and helps me feel less anxious in general.

[@rub1316]

I got prescribed prozac for the same reason :)

[@carolvanessa6054]

Does it mess with one's weight?

[@cindyrobertson3780]

I might wanna try out Prozac.

[@kamiwellman8056]

I take Prozac and im really doing better.

[@mxandrew]

I think my main issue in life was undiagnosed neurodivergence, but coping alone left all sorts of anxieties and depression which is what I feel is most treated by Prozac. Prozac has always worked best for me compared to the six or seven meds I tried before Prozac. I was so happy to get off the meds I had before as they had (rare but) serious side effects and Prozac is statistically safer. I also went from a 2 med combination to just prozac.

[@stefanechafaud193]

Would love to see a video on medication for addiction like Antabuse , Naltrexone etc

[@jessicacox1415]

Hello! I have a very important question in relation to your video. I see that you say that SSRIs are anti-inflammatories. I took Sertraline from age 12 to age 20 and after going off of this medication I began to have pain in swelling in my elbows, wrists, knees, ankles, and chest. Is there anyway this could be because I took Zoloft since I was a kid and now my body isn’t able to control pain in the same way or something like that?

[@LevelheadedMind]

I have not heard of that type of reaction before. The 2 SSRIs that are showing prominent antinflammatory effects are fluoxetine and fluvoxamine. This mechanism of action is unknown, so not sure we can say all SSRIs are antinflammatory, but it is possible other are too. That being said, if the Zoloft was helping reduce inflammation when you had an underlying condition and then you stopped taking it. It would make sense for that condition to then surface. One way to find out is to restart sertraline and see if the inflammation subsides. However, the inflammation may just respond to traditional antinflammatories too, like Ibuprofen. Either way, definitely discuss this with your provider to come up with a treatment plan for you. I wish you all the best.

[@johnburns1902]

I have just taken my 4th fluoxetine pill 20mg. I have read too many negative comments here and it's compounding my anxiety because I do not have a lot confidence in my bodies ability to accept medication. The Alprazolam and BusPirone did not work. Please God make this work.

[@pierrecohenmusic]

How’s it working for you?

[@JSwazey]

Can I message you bud?

[@knyghtsword]

How are things today?

[@tinicoleofficial]

My doctor prescribed it to me Feb ‘24 for PMDD (premenstrual dysphoria disorder). Been on it 3 months+ & has helped me be more motivated to work & get up in the morning for the most part. It also helped me lose 12 lbs. Honestly, I still have my emotions & moments of situational anxiety & depression, but it’s helped improved my mood overall✨✨✨

[@knyghtsword]

Thank you so much for posting this positive review of the medication. I'm terrified to start it. I don't have the same situation as you but I have had that problem in the past. I was given Zoloft and it didn't work at all for me. My situation involves the anxiety I've gotten from going through perimenopause.

[@user-xd8yf2xs2g]

Love it

[@Chrisjbennett89]

I am on luvox its a generic brand works just as good. Saved my life

[@kaybrown5637]

I was started on 20 MG Prozac on Tuesday, January 3rd. within a few days, I was feeling strange. By the following Monday, I became jittery and anxious. And the next day I was tweaky, but slept all day. And by the following day, I felt so horrible, I decided to stop taking Prozac because I was so anxious and suicidal. I was nearly psychotic and just wanted this Hell to stop. Good thing I have a telemed therapist who suggested I go to the hospital ER. I could barely stand, barely walk, had horrible tremors and weakness. I did go to ER and was given Hydroxyzine and given a prescription for the same to take at home. That med helped me get through the next few days of Prozac Hell. Prozac stays in your system several days to several weeks, depending on how long you've taken it. I've been off it 5 days and still a little tweaky, but better than a few days ago. Never again. Not worth it.

[@juanvillalobos7349]

It’s normal to increase anxiety before it gets better

[@quinnemilepoe9604]

High dose to start with. I was started on a 5mg baby dose and it feels pretty smooth

[@Samuel-qc7kg]

​@@quinnemilepoe9604 Isn't 20mg the base dosis for adults?

[@ievaanitagrunsberga2881]

That's why I don't trust doctors.

[@Samuel-qc7kg]

@@ievaanitagrunsberga2881 It is not always doctor's fault, the medicine does have these side effects and you cannot say which patient is going to have which reaction until they take the medicine.

[@chaz6399]

Here are some additional things that people need to know: * Fluoxetine is available in liquid form where 5 mL of the liquid contains the standard 20 mg dose. Why is this important? * Some people don't tolerate 20 mg of fluoxetine, or even 10 mg, but they might benefit greatly from 5 mg or even 2 mg or 1 mg. You can get doses this low by using the liquid form and measuring it by counting drops. Twenty drops is approximately 1 mL so: 25 drops ~ 5 mg 20 drops ~ 4 mg 10 drops ~ 2 mg 5 drops ~ 1 mg * Finally, your doctor may not even know Fluoxetine exists as a liquid, so you'll have to ask for it. Zoloft (aka sertraline) also comes in liquid form. If you're trying to taper off or trying to avoid side effects such as insomnia or feeling "wired" , give a smaller dose a try.

[@torih2619]

By any chance do you have a video on lithium? It absolutely wrecked me, and now I’m curious to know more info on it, but just as digestible as this video is. (I did find a new doctor who prescribed me Prozac, which is why I’m here! I just started this week! Wish me luck, I hope this is the one 🥲)

[@glendabarajas553]

Thank you

[@goodrich06]

This is a great informational video. Are there any side effects with this drug and exercising? Thank you! 👏

[@LevelheadedMind]

As long as you are not "activated" by this medication, meaning you don't get increased heart rate or feel anxious on it, exercise would be good. However, consult with your doctor first as there may be other factors to consider if exercise is right for you, and determine what intensity of exercise is best for you. Exercise has been shown to treat depression and I discuss that in detail in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKe8i2WOZaqJpLs

[@goodrich06]

@@LevelheadedMind thank you 🏃‍♂️

[@LevelheadedMind]

@@goodrich06 you're welcome 😊 and thank you for watching my videos, it means a lot.

[@classylilsassy6911]

Omg thank you so much 4 saying it doesn't cause addition because the psychiatrist around here seem to think every almost every medy there is is addictive fr no lie it's crazy!

[@wormworm580]

I 100% get fluoxetine withdrawals, usually if I forget a dose I’ll feel it at the end of the day or the next day. Withdrawals basically amplify the symptoms the pill is supposed to be treating for me.

[@Universalmagik369]

And all these doctors always say anti depression "medications" are not addictive 😒 ..of course, they are addictive, its so evident now, i can't believe they are still not admitting what they know to be true. Oh, that's right money 💰 lol anti depressents make a lot of money, silly me i forget 🤣

[@breigesheppard8339]

Thank you 💚🍀🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@geraldslaughter4747]

I really enjoyed your videos on KZbin I am now a subscriber I have I have sleep apnea and I also have daytime sleeping is real bad . I also would like to know if you can do a video on the antidepression Viibryd and if so would you let me know when you do that so I can tune in thank you

[@LevelheadedMind]

Thank you for subscribing! Sorry to hear you suffer with daytime sleepiness, that must be difficult. Have you discussed using Provigil with you doctors? I made a video about that 2 weeks ago. Also, thank you for the video ideo, regarding Viibryd! I will put it on the list.

[@LevelheadedMind]

Hi Greald! I just uploaded the video on Viibryd, I hope you find it useful.

[@true4585]

Thank you so much for this video! This video was very informative. I have a question. How does taking fluoxetine effect your brain or health long term? Say years from now? Can it damage your brain?

[@LevelheadedMind]

I haven't found any studies relating brain damage to long-term use of fluoxetine. However, I use it with my patients for 6 months to 1 year and then taper off. The goal is to prevent recurrence of symptoms. While under my care patients learn therapeutic tools that they can use and build on during treatment. Then when off medication they have tools to help keep them off. That is the long-term goal.

[@ashajeremiahqw8775]

@@LevelheadedMind ok 6 months to a year I can do

[@Adalberto441]

Hi I love it your videos! How the difference between fluoxetine or Wellbutrin? Thanks

[@LevelheadedMind]

Fluoxetine is am SSRI increasing serotonin. Wellbutrin is an NDRI increasing norepinephrine and dopamine.

[@anthonymiller6081]

Hi, could you share a video on the best SSRI and /or SNRI to be used for helping Bipolar Type 2 with or without the use of a mood stabiliser please

[@emsdiy6857]

Mine worked in 1 hour the first time I ever took it and I'm a happy

[@sharundaseagraves5248]

Really

[@pierrecohenmusic]

Placebo

[@emsdiy6857]

@@pierrecohenmusic MAYBE

[@JeffGillis-uo6dn]

Why isn't fluvoxamine as popular as other antidepressants in the SSRI class? I suffer from GAD with some mild depression. I'm curious about fluvoxamine. Fluvoxamine seems commonly used for OCD. Would it be helpful for other anxiety disorders? Do you have any experience with it? Thank you very much for making clear, informative videos!

[@LevelheadedMind]

Yes, fluvoxamine is good for anxiety, depression and OCD. Mostly used for OCD in the US since the most reasearch done was for OCD.

[@maaa7343]

Thank you first for the slow talking because I'm Arabian and i need this way to understand what's going. Second, I have obsessive and depression , doubt in everything , remorse , bad view about myself. always down, so my doctor ask for prozac , does it work in my case? I've been talking it for 17 days and thank God I'm better but not that much still overthinking and anxious and also I'm having anxiety symptoms like shudder and other ... Thank you dear 🥰

[@LevelheadedMind]

Thanks for sharing your story. Yes, fluoxetine can help with anxiety and OCD. It does take up to 8 weeks to see its full potential, but also make sure you are on a therapeutic dose. Usually with OCD you'll have to be in the 40 to 60mg range. But titrate up slowly under the direction of your provider.

[@lu9167]

I started today. May my life change from today.

[@nellywhiteskincare4712]

What are your symtoms

[@lu9167]

@@nellywhiteskincare4712 well. I don't feel like am faiting anymore.

[@brittw9781]

Do you have a one monete update? Any side effects? Any changes?

[@ACD1994]

How you doing now?

[@lu9167]

@@ACD1994 fantastic! Am living again!

[@markgluchman8180]

I'm on the max dosage of the fluoxetine. It's been working for me for quite some time. Could you do a video on amitriptyline and also how can I find your other videos?

[@Alex-bd4ov]

Which antidepressant is better Fluxotine or Venlafaxine for Clinical Depression? Is there video for this? Which antidepresssant is better?

[@sarbjitsinghmatharu2722]

nice information

[@LevelheadedMind]

Thank you.

[@matiullah9228]

Hi bhai

[@emsdiy6857]

Fluoxetine really helped me

[@lioubovshegera4474]

very nice

[@light_angel.23]

Duloxetine/Cymbalta makes me pretty fatigued and I get pretty bad headaches. Anyone have any idea if Prozac may be a good substitute? I experience GAD and OCD

[@ajmalyaseen04]

Im on flunil 20 about 2 weeks. Weight loss tiredness. How long should i take this drug. Doctor prescribed for another 1 month. What all things to be include in diet.

[@LeoSienna007]

Hi there.. is it possible to become resistant to Prozac/(Lorien generic). Can you develop a resistance to this anti-depressant? I’m taking it with Wellbutrin & Lamotrigine (Epitec) 100mg & 200mg. As well as Dormonoct & Dopaquel. I’m BP 2 so just wondering.

[@laurenclark1480]

I was tested and told I could tolerate everything except paxil. Everytime I try a new med end up in ER. I even starting having seizures. Now terrified. My facial pain is unbearable. What can take?

[@craigblack7076]

The last time Prozac worked for me was Oct. 5th, 6th & 7th in 2003 and for two and a half days I felt like myself again. In other words, I had risen from the grave. However, it hasn't worked again since then. I wouldn't say it made me feel good. What it did was make me feel like myself again. Also, the three times that Fluoxetine did work for me it started working before the fourth dose. One psychiatrist of mine believed that the reason that it started working very quickly was that the drug caught my brain off guard and started doing its "thing" right away but once my brain recognized what was happening it would re-adjiust itself to the way it was used to functioning and would shut it down. Even going up to 120mg a day did not make any difference. The only side-effects I get from Prozac are the loss of libido.

[@LevelheadedMind]

Thanks for sharing your story. I hope you are able to find a treatment plan that works well for you.

[@irfancool000]

I took this medicine for my depression and became a healthy person. My focus and concentration clarity increased enormously. I was happy for no reason. But it occurred to me to mania. And then doctors spoiled my life. They diagnose me as a bipolar patient and treated me for bipolar. I stopped all the medicines and living again with depression now. I don't know whom to say this to or who can understand my problem.

[@juanvillalobos7349]

How long you took it for ?

[@irfancool000]

@@juanvillalobos7349 what?

[@juanvillalobos7349]

@@irfancool000 how long you took Prozac for it to develop mania , curious only. Heard it was one of the best ssri but in low doses

[@irfancool000]

@@juanvillalobos7349 fluoxetine 40mg within 2 months

[@YogeshKumar-og4ls]

@@irfancool000 why don't you take low dose and start again. It's better to be a maniac then depressed

[@ovninicole]

I’m on two different medication’s Wellbutrin and Latuda, I see that you have a video for a Wellbutrin but not Latuda? My doctor also tried to add Lamictal however I had a psychotic episode right after taking that medication and I had to discontinue it and I’ve been back to normal ever since it made me have suicidal thoughts and severe mood swings.

[@LevelheadedMind]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Latuda is a great medication! I don't have any videos on it yet, but it's on my list now. Thank you for the video idea.

[@felicitydeikos5250]

What does it do if you reduce the amount? I'm on 40 mg, then I dropped it to 20 mg ( I had too, since it was making me, to put on too much weight, more rounder, and with the lack if my Gp, ( He's on holidays, and won't be back for a while) I've been reducing it too only 20mg, and Fluoxetine tablet forms are not available here where I live. So what are the symptoms if I was too reduced it? At 40 mg, it was giving me weird vivid dreams and a " loud" heartbeat. Please reply.

[@abdulelah9726]

I heard that it's very good for retina infection ❤

[@raymondmcfarlane228]

Diet is important journaling is very helpful for daily feelings and workouts and daily meal by servings recipes

[@LevelheadedMind]

Absolutely!!

[@raymondmcfarlane228]

Everything you say comes out of caring

[@cyberdream7326]

Prozac just make me feel everything is ok… i will stay on it until my life circumstances get better, to be honest i tried different types of ssri, prozac was the only one that worked and didnt cause crazy side effect, not even libido side effects.. lexapro, paxil were hell Edit; the only problem is that they stop working after a while and then you have to increase the dose, 20mg stopped working in a year and I upped recently to 40mg

[@tlst0ner658]

Can you do a video on the difference between anti depressants and antipsychotics?

[@LevelheadedMind]

Thanks for the video idea. I will consider it.

[@Satan-Is-a-Lawyer]

Will this help me find things enjoyable again?

[@cbolda]

Day 2 Prozac here. I hope it works.

[@huydang8449]

How has the medication work for you so far? Did you experience any side effects?

[@lorettagallagher]

I was Totally Scared to take it after my experience with Paxil 25 years ago. I took it this 🌅 along with Blood Pressure Medicine Cardizem.

[@LevelheadedMind]

I hope it is working well for you.

[@ronnasurmon1656]

Paxil saved my life in the past so everyone is different.

[@lorettagallagher]

I'm an Introvert and taking Fluoxetine. Wow. After over 6 months on Fluoxetine, Life has been so much more Interesting and Fun. Dreams area Surreal and now I am actually Singing and Enjoying everyday living. I'm still Homeless but that's Okay cause I know it is Temporary.

[@jamesroberts1964]

Would you consider doing a video on lithium?

[@abdulelah9726]

I have Glaucoma. Is it safe if i take it .❤ thanks

[@touseefmukhtar-js9rm]

Mam plz need your help my gp prescribed me prosac for ocd with zyprexa despite that it worst ocd what should I take with prosac for ocd as an augment risperidone or amisulpride or abilfy which one suits best with prozac for ocd

[@I_am_different.]

I get very very sleepy after taking prozac and its my third day is it going to be ok??