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Posted by seldomseen on June 19, 2009, at 7:29:50
As i've posted here before, I'm the world's worst when it comes to compliance with my AD. I take it for a while, then come off of it. Prozac is really nice for me because of it's long half life there really is little withdrawal.
This past cessation of my therapy has been the longest and I thought I was drug free, but slowly here came the symptoms again - more pronounced and every bit as profound as prior to my initiation of therapy.
So... back on the prozac.
And WOWSA! I'm a week and a half into normal dosing and HELLO! I'm definately back on the drug. I'm anxious, sleepy and wired all at the same time. The anxiety is definately heightened. It's like a reverted to a naive prozac state once again. The good thing is I know this will pass within a couple of weeks.
However right now this sucks! This time I think I have finally learned my lesson. Stay on the prozac.
Seldom.
Posted by SLS on June 19, 2009, at 7:44:51
In reply to Prozac startup is *fierce*., posted by seldomseen on June 19, 2009, at 7:29:50
> As i've posted here before, I'm the world's worst when it comes to compliance with my AD. I take it for a while, then come off of it. Prozac is really nice for me because of it's long half life there really is little withdrawal.
>
> This past cessation of my therapy has been the longest and I thought I was drug free, but slowly here came the symptoms again - more pronounced and every bit as profound as prior to my initiation of therapy.
>
> So... back on the prozac.
>
> And WOWSA! I'm a week and a half into normal dosing and HELLO! I'm definately back on the drug. I'm anxious, sleepy and wired all at the same time. The anxiety is definately heightened. It's like a reverted to a naive prozac state once again. The good thing is I know this will pass within a couple of weeks.
>
> However right now this sucks! This time I think I have finally learned my lesson. Stay on the prozac.
>
> Seldom.Hang in there. I know how strong is the temptation to abort a drug trial when you have side effects and no relief. You know the deal, so I won't belabor the point.
Good luck.
- Scott
Posted by Phillipa on June 19, 2009, at 12:41:17
In reply to Re: Prozac startup is *fierce*. » seldomseen, posted by SLS on June 19, 2009, at 7:44:51
That's what happened to me when prozac new. First day lots of great energy, second day anxiety, third day constant panic frozen on the counter top on the phone. That was 20mg when only dose available. Since was working and had felt great on .25 of xanax BID I flushed it down the toilet. Took three days to get back to normal with extra xanax. When saw pdoc about three weeks later he thought I'd had a miraculous response and wanted me to take it every three days too bad didn't come in small doses then. but it works well for you so could you go slower with the long halflife? Phillipa
Posted by Amelia_in_StPaul on June 20, 2009, at 4:30:00
In reply to Re: Prozac startup is *fierce*., posted by Phillipa on June 19, 2009, at 12:41:17
I have read that going off an AD that was successful or easy the first time can cause the second trial to be unsuccessful or at least not so easy. Hang in there. My first time on prozac was at the full 20 right away and no problems. The last time, two years ago nearly, I had so many problems with it I had to stop and try again at 3.5 mg every other day. Kid you not. That was with liquid titration, finally making it up to 20 after a few months. Anyway--as said--hang in there, and don't get discouraged.
> That's what happened to me when prozac new. First day lots of great energy, second day anxiety, third day constant panic frozen on the counter top on the phone. That was 20mg when only dose available. Since was working and had felt great on .25 of xanax BID I flushed it down the toilet. Took three days to get back to normal with extra xanax. When saw pdoc about three weeks later he thought I'd had a miraculous response and wanted me to take it every three days too bad didn't come in small doses then. but it works well for you so could you go slower with the long halflife? Phillipa
Posted by seldomseen on June 20, 2009, at 11:42:33
In reply to Re: Prozac startup is *fierce*. » seldomseen, posted by SLS on June 19, 2009, at 7:44:51
There is a light at the end of this tunnel, so I'm prepared to stick it out.
It's just like setting a broken bone. Things gotta get worse before they get better.
This will pass, I just have to maintain the presence of mind to tolerate this discomfort until relief comes.
Seldom.
Posted by seldomseen on June 20, 2009, at 11:45:52
In reply to Re: Prozac startup is *fierce*., posted by Phillipa on June 19, 2009, at 12:41:17
I've never really noticed anything with prozac until at least a week/week and a half into therapy. When I first started on the drug I was like "well this was a waste" and then here came the startup.
Your pdoc may have been correct and you responded in a miraculous way to the drug. Perhaps you should give it another try.
Seldom.
Posted by Phillipa on June 20, 2009, at 21:08:59
In reply to Re: Prozac startup is *fierce*., posted by seldomseen on June 20, 2009, at 11:45:52
Seldom you think so? Have some in the cabinet l0mg I think. And pdocs who knows if she's still in the hospital age 72 and since April and they say she will return? Not so sure of that. Thanks Phillipa ps hope you feel better sooner than soon.
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