Posted by Joy on July 22, 2001, at 19:27:44
In reply to Listening to Prozac vs your own experiences, posted by Joe Schmoe on July 22, 2001, at 16:08:29
Joe,
This is just my opinion but I've been on Paxil, Serzone, Zoloft, Celexa and Prozac. I am now on Prozac 6 months [now at 60 mg which works very well]. I am somehow insulated from the anxiety and hyper-sensitivity that I've always had. I have also read 'Listening to Prozac'. I believe that Prozac works for more people that the other SSRIs. MOST people do not gain weight on Prozac, but they sure do on Paxil and Zoloft. IMHO Prozac is a better med for MOST people. My boyfriend broke off with me with no explanation after several months. I am able to accept it with an open heart and just wish him the best and move on. I would have been hysterical, freaking out, taking many months to recover before I was on Prozac, and I just don't want to live that way. I know it's not for everyone, but I have lost about 6 lbs. I have a friend on Prozac 11 years with no weight gain. We both take something for insomnia, but I have no real bad side effects from Prozac. Serzone agitated me terribly and Paxil made me very hungry all the time. For my money, the right dose of Prozac helps a lot of people compared to the newer SSRIs. Just my humble opinion........
Joy
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