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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.
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Recently retired. Was on Lexapro and Adderall for ADHD. Due to insurance when I was working had to switch primary care physician.
When I retired my BP went up dramatically (which I believe is my fault when I requested a BP med change a few months earlier.) My new Dr took me off the Adderall. Three weeks later horrendous anxiety 24/7.
Switched to Wellbutrin 150 XR. Two months later still in an anxiety nightmare. They added Trintellix with no relief. Went off Wellbutrin and stayed on Trintellix two more weeks. They refused to allow Rx of Adderall, which I completely understand. I respect their opinion. But I felt like someone who had run a marathon, hit the wall and was forced to run without stopping because I couldn’t stop running. I was starting to empathize with families that had lost loved ones to suicide because I lost two uncles to suicide and lost my dad and another uncle to the ravages of Bipolar meds. I know what happens to families that have loved ones they cherished unable to keep going.
Currently: Since I’m on Medicare Advantage I am able to go back to original Primary Care Physician.
Currently keeping a close eye on my BP which is now under control. She put me on Prozac 20 and Adderall 10 mg twice daily. Again emphasizing our focus on BP.
Started Adderall 10 6 days ago with the Trintellix. My mind calmed down considerably, but not that gut punch from the anxiety.
My current physician started me on Prozac 20. (I saw her just this past Tuesday). I took it at 2:30pm so I could evaluate how tired I would get. Still a work in progress on this. But I have high hopes for this combination. My current physician keeps up with her colleagues who specialize Psychiatry.
So now that I turned a question into a Tolstoy Novel here it is. How long can I expect fatigue on Prozac to persist?
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Suz55: Thank you for your prompt reply, understanding and empathy. Yes, anxiety is utterly miserable, and the symptoms so frightening. But it’s so great to have all the support we have here. I don’t feel so alone. I’m so grateful for that! Stay safe and well everyone!