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Posted by Candace on April 10, 2000, at 18:22:26
I have been on different meds for many years for treatment of panic disorder/Agoraphobia. For the past six months I had Prozac added to my Xanax regimen. I went from 40mgs down to 20mgs because I had no interest in anything, gained lots of weight, low self esteem and may as well have been agoraphobic because I don't want to do anything. I have managed to lose weight on the 20mgs with dieting but I still feel depressed, no interest in anything. I think I would rather cut out the Prozac, and be a happy recluse. Any ideas or personal experience with Prozac making someone feel depressed. I never felt depressed before the Prozac.
Thanks, Candace
Posted by boB on April 10, 2000, at 18:43:48
In reply to Prozac causing depression???, posted by Candace on April 10, 2000, at 18:22:26
The article available in the link below deals more with hypermania than depression, but suggests ways SSRIs can cause unwanted changes in serotinin levels.
http://www.uspharmacist.com/NewLook/DisplayArticle.cfm?item_num=94
> I have been on different meds for many years for treatment of panic disorder/Agoraphobia. For the past six months I had Prozac added to my Xanax regimen. I went from 40mgs down to 20mgs because I had no interest in anything, gained lots of weight, low self esteem and may as well have been agoraphobic because I don't want to do anything. I have managed to lose weight on the 20mgs with dieting but I still feel depressed, no interest in anything. I think I would rather cut out the Prozac, and be a happy recluse. Any ideas or personal experience with Prozac making someone feel depressed. I never felt depressed before the Prozac.
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> Thanks, Candace
Posted by April A. on April 10, 2000, at 20:04:56
In reply to Re: Prozac causing depression???, posted by boB on April 10, 2000, at 18:43:48
> > I have been on different meds for many years for treatment of panic disorder/Agoraphobia. For the past six months I had Prozac added to my Xanax regimen. I went from 40mgs down to 20mgs because I had no interest in anything, gained lots of weight, low self esteem and may as well have been agoraphobic because I don't want to do anything. I have managed to lose weight on the 20mgs with dieting but I still feel depressed, no interest in anything. I think I would rather cut out the Prozac, and be a happy recluse. Any ideas or personal experience with Prozac making someone feel depressed. I never felt depressed before the Prozac.
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> > Thanks, CandaceHi Candace, I became very apathetic , depressed and gained weight on 20 mg a day of Prozac. The weight gradually came off after I stopped taking it.
I am taking Effexor XR now and it helps without the apathy problems. I know it is approved for generalized anxiety now (I think). And I know several people who are using it successfully for panic disorder and agoraphobia. Maybe you could think about switching to that. Best wishes A.
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