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Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Apr 13, 2023 | Replies (75)
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I just increased Prozac from 20 to 30 in the hope of better controlling my anxiety. If not, we’ll try 40 mg. I’m in my 70s, so what matters most to me is quality of life. Anxiety lays ruin to that. Not to mention the pandemic we are all dealing with right now. Does an increase in this med also take awhile to kick in? Has anyone felt more anxiety while adjusting to an increase of Prozac?
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@annedodrill44 I think @sakota will be comforted to hear that you also chose to increase your anxiety medication to help control your anxiety. Quality of life matters.
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Yes, I think any of the depression meds take awhile to take effect. I have been on Prozac for awhile. I don’t remember that increases in dosage caused me to feel anxious. It may be the pandemic and the idea of increasing dosage has made you feel anxious. Try listening to calming music and deep breathing or call a friend to give the Prozac a chance to take effect. Anxiety is miserable, I have had it since I was a child and I am 65 now. I wish you the best.