has anyone used fluoxetine anti depressants?
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They are also known as prozac.
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it should take a while to settle in? Fluoxentine[prozac] is different too seems it doesnt have the "kick" real prozac has?notice a difference with anger issues with generic stuff? probably just another scam the drug co. are pulling on us??
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ABSOLUTELY!\nIt raises serotonin, and in some people (like myself) it causes "Serotonin Syndrome" -- making you feel more depressed and totally soggy.  Any of the SSRI's can do this: Prozac, Effexor, Paxil, Zoloft are all in this class.\n\nAfter 3 years of sleeping my life away -- because I was presumably depressed and the doctor kept increaing my dosage of Effexor or Prozac -- a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner had the sense to take me off that drug...and suddenly I was no longer tired! \n\nGood for you for investigating.\n\nLove & Light!
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My best friend and boyfriend's antidepressants had one of those rare side effects on him and he ended up killing himself by sticking a knife to his throat.\n\nI found him on his kitchen floor in a pool of blood and that is pretty much the worst thing that I can think of to happen to anybody. \n\nI would never wish the sight on my worst enemy... and the only reason I can even talk about it now is because I want people to be aware that anti-depressants need to be taken responsibly! Check warning labels, read the side effects, make sure you look out for signs.
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i've been on cymbalta for 4 months...it is like a miracle drug for me. i have no side effects...other than reduced appetite, which is a good thing for me. i've been on zoloft, paxil, and other anti-depressants over the years. cymbalta has been the best for me. it is also used for nerve pain, so it is also helpful with my back injury. kind of a "two-fer" medication. i hope it works well for you if you decide to take it.
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effexor worked great for me but was too expensive after i moved from jersey to florida and i lost my state plan i was on for meds. and i had to go off of it.   \n\nthey then tried me on flourexetine and it was no go cuz of the side effects and whatever.\n\nthe shrink keeps insisting i go back on the effexor, but i keep resisting even though i know i need it.\n\nbut being on ssdi and limited income it is hard to find the money for this and my other med that is very expensive, which is my topamax, which i need for my self-injury, and at that i only take 1/2 of what i should be taking cuz of the expense.\n\ni take other antidepressant and anti-anxiety meds as well, but i really do well on the effexor.  angers me very much.
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I only take Zoloft and Niravam, but my cousin was recently put on Cymbalta...she has had severe debilitating headaches and cannot go to work...She also says she has the desire to mutilate and kill herself and others.
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If you is on Effexor you is getting help for depression. Go back to your GP and tell him/her what you wrote here and they will get you PROPER help
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I'm a Christian and I have been on antidepressants three times in the past.  For others who read this I will clarify that I was not actually following my faith at the time when I was depressed.  It was God who freed me from depression. \n\nMy advice is this:  don't take antidepressants.  They are horrible, dangerous drugs.  Trust in God, and learn how you can deal with your depression.  He will help you, and there are things you can do to help yourself. \n\nEmail me if you want to know more about my experiences.  The Lord really has freed me.  But that doesn't mean it's not possible to be depressed.  I have to be on guard against wrong attitudes and actions that will allow it to come back.  The human brain really is fascinating, and I believe that the Lord created us with the ability to change many things without the use of dangerous substances.  \n\nAbout weaning off the drugs, I didn't find it too bad.  The withdrawal doesn't last long, and you'll feel like yourself again when it's out of your system.  I felt so much clearer.  I was not myself when I was on antidepressants (especially Paxil), and it was scary.  \n\nGod bless you.  I hope it goes well for you.  Please email me, and I'd be happy to share more with you!  I'm just out of time right now.  Gotta get to work. \n\nPeace
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crystal-hun i believe u need to c your doc asap these meds r serious and they know how to dispense them just b upfront with him and tell him all u feel dont hide nuttin from him dont think theres to many folks that are not on any antidepressant's drugs in this day and age...good luck happy holidays
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SSRIs like Zoloft, Prozac, Paxil work great. Effexor is one of the newer medications that works well also.
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I've had it but it didn't seem to help with my depression. As a matter of fact I don't know why but it seemed to make me even more withdrawed. I don't think that helped much but it was from expierence
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Yes. \n\nOr if you are taking anti-depressants diarrhea can be a side effect of those.
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I've been on Lexapro for a little over a year. I took Wellbutrin XR briefly, but went back to the Lexapro. I plan to ween off of the medication here in a few months. It has helped tremendously. I was a mess, unable to do the basic functions of my job. I know part of it is chemical, but the medication has helped me better understand and cope with life. It is a way of living, of dealing that I will be able to continue once the medicine is gone. \n\nGood luck, sweetheart.
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http://answers.yahoo.com/question/?qid=1...\n\nI was on Cymbalta for depression and Fibromyalgia pain.\n1) It made my pain worse\n2) I lost my ability to climax sexually\n3) When you get off, the withdrawls are horrible and the maker has not made a taper program even though getting off without a safety net is suicidal.\n4) My suggestion, stick to Prozac\n5) It didn't do much for depression.\n6) It works differently for others\n7) Can cause liver toxicity and weight gain\n8) The makers have hide information from the public regarding clinical trial events. They don't even advertise it honestly.\nSee the link above, a question I just posted gives more information.
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I'm on  prescribed Wellbutrin , Depakote ,Clonazepam.and Fluoxetine.   Paxil was ineffective.  Prosac (fluoxetine)  tend to make me gain weight. like most antidepressants do..  One of the side effects of Prosac is suicidal tendencies.  Lithium and Wellbutrin so far are  the drugs of choice.  .  There 's a new drug in the market.  Abilify.
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you really need to speak to a qualified doctor about this, since two people on the same anti depressant can experience varying degrees of the same side effects or in fact different side effects altogether.\n  I take efexor and it took many years of trying various anti depressants at varying doses before I found one that worked for me and that I suffer little or no side effects with.  The only unpleasant side effect happens if I miss a dose.