Have you tried Prozac? Any side effects? Withdrawal? etc..

[WaterFlowers]

I'm not quite sure where to post this...
I've just been given a Prozac (fluoxetine) prescription from my dr. Has anyone been on this? What were the side effects? How hard was it to come off, how long did it take? Did you take any other meds with it?
Most antianxiety + antidepressants cause my anxiety to shoot up even more and I end up a mess and taking about 5 or more different meds. I don't know what to do.

[WaterFlowers]

Thanks for your reply. My psychiatrist actually doesn't know what illness I have, she just keep dishing out meds so I don't know what's what. I'm on a waiting list to see a doctor who specializes in moods. I have had horrible reactions to almost every med, so I'm really weary of taking Prozac right now... :-( Took more Clonazepam today to cope.

[mammo]

I took Prozac for several years with excellent results. I took Propanolol, BP medication, and Ativan with it. I had no noticeable side effects, and when switched to a different one, no problems during the switch. I still take depression and anxiety medication, I have had to switch throughout the years. We usually don't know how we will react to a medication until we take it, as we are all different.  Where one has good results with a medication, another may not.  Did a psychiatrist diagnose you and prescribe your medication?  If so, I'm sure he took into consideration your history with these types of meds.  If not, you really want the most knowledgeable specialist to prescribe your meds like a psychiatrist.
Stay with us, there are many here who are more knowledgeable than myself when it comes to these medications who can offer great advice.  Take care...