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11-14-2006, 05:31 PM | #1 | |||
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My doctor had put me on Prozac, this being the first antidepressant we try and I am having all sorts of mood swings. My moods are jumping up and down really badly and I just don't know what to do about it. Is this suppose to happen?
I see my doctor next week so I will be able to talk with him over this. I am so nervous about it though. |
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11-15-2006, 12:35 AM | #2 | |||
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Welcome to Neurotalk Wishfulthinking.
Have you been on Prozac long? It takes about six to eight weeks before you will notice a difference from Prozac. If you have already been on it for that long then you may need a higher dose. Or it could be Prozac isn't the right AD for you. Sometimes finding the right anti-depressant is trial and error. When you do find the right AD it can make all the difference.
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11-15-2006, 01:11 PM | #3 | |||
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I have only been on prozac for three weeks. I think I might need a change in medicine.
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11-15-2006, 01:44 PM | #4 | |||
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If you have only been on Prozac for 3 weeks why do you think you need a different med?
It takes 6 to 8 weeks to fully get in your system and for you to notice positive affects. Unfortunately some of the ADs take time to work.
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11-18-2006, 11:15 PM | #5 | |||
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Wishful, Snoopy is right. I was on Prozac for a little over a year a while back. It took about two months before I finally noticed an improvement. But the people around me said they noticed it a lot sooner.
I hope it starts working for you, or else you find something else that does. Best of luck and wishes... Idealist |
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11-19-2006, 03:39 PM | #6 | ||
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If you're experiencing erratic mood swings after beginning any SSRI, please, please phone your Doctor. Personally I would not wait till next week. |
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