Question 1

i am on prozac (fluoxetine) 60 mg also take valium 10mg but it does not help much at all i go so much anxiety i believe prozac (fluoxetine) is doing good for long term ?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety: Prozac (fluoxetine) can be used long-term. I try to avoid long -term use of benzodiazapines. What are you doing besides taking medication? Cognitive Behavioral therapy or psychotherapy can be effective. Aim for daily exercise, 8 hours of sleep per night &amp; good nutrition w 5 servings of veggies &amp; 4 of fruit per day. Try tai chi, yoga, Qi Gong, progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing exercises &amp; meditation

Question 2

if there is an increase in irriatabilty , lack of closeness due to decreased sexual arousal and sexual interest because of prozac, (fluoxetine) is that good?

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Maybe: If neither minds its not an issue, but if one person does then you may have to changes meds, stop for a day or two before sex, or add wellbutrin, (bupropion) but check with your doctor first.

Question 3

i have been diagnosed w/ social anxiety disorder. i get anxiety and blushing. my doctor put me in prozac (fluoxetine).  is prozac (fluoxetine) a good medication for my symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Common choice: Your doctor made a choice that is very common. However, psychological therapy or counseling is also a 1st choice without side effects and with skill acquisition for living more comfortably in general. They can work together if necessary, but i'd try therapy first and add drugs if needed. Just my bias. Good luck.

Question 4

is 10mg or prozac (fluoxetine) good to start off with? doc said start with 10mg. then take 2 week later. which be 2 pills at 20mg

Accepted Answer

Your physician's: Recommendations are very reasonable.

Question 5

i heard raspberry ketones taken with prozac (fluoxetine) is not a good idea, is that true, if so why?

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Myths: Raspberry ketones are a benign product that will not cause any real, lasting or effective weight loss.

Question 6

is prozac (fluoxetine) taken for years not good for you?

Accepted Answer

Pretty safe: Meds like Prozac (fluoxetine) are about as safe as any other medications, and have few if any long-term risks. There have been small studies suggesting risks-- i saw one suggesting slight risk of osteoporosis after decades of use- and they have some risk during pregnancy. But Prozac (fluoxetine) and other ssris have been prescribed in millions of people over decades-- and risks are small.

Question 7

i was taking fluoxetine 20 mg from 15 to 20 years it was good or not?

Accepted Answer

Don't know: You listed your age as 21. Did you start taking Prozac (fluoxetine) at 1 year of age? If so, what was it prescribed to treat? Give me some more information.

Question 8

are 80mg prozac (fluoxetine) and 15mg mirtazpine a good combo?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Prozac (fluoxetine) and mirtazpine are actually very similar medications in terms of mechanism of action.  Medication combinations will affect each patient a bit differently.  They are definitely safe to use together under the guidance of physician.  If they are helping you feel better then I would say they are a great combo! :)

Question 9

been on 20 mg of prozac (fluoxetine). for 7 months want to stop what's a good tapering schedule?

Accepted Answer

Discuss with doctor: Why are you wanting to stop the medication?  Even though it is a relatively low dose, it is always recommended that you discuss the situation with your prescribing doctor before tapering off Prozac (fluoxetine) or any other antidepressant medication.  It is important that any medication change made be overseen by you doctor to make sure that you do not run into any problems.  Hope this helps.  All the best.

Question 10

does it good to take prozac (fluoxetine) for forgetfulness?

Accepted Answer

See you have: schizophrenia and anxiety disorder. If memory issues are related to anxiety or depression - the medication may help.

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I am on prozac (fluoxetine) 60 mg also take valium 10mg but it does not help much at all i go so much anxiety i believe prozac (fluoxetine) is doing good for long term ?

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If there is an increase in irriatabilty , lack of closeness due to decreased sexual arousal and sexual interest because of prozac, (fluoxetine) is that good?

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I have been diagnosed w/ social anxiety disorder. i get anxiety and blushing. my doctor put me in prozac (fluoxetine). is prozac (fluoxetine) a good medication for my symptoms?

A member asked:

Is 10mg or prozac (fluoxetine) good to start off with? doc said start with 10mg. then take 2 week later. which be 2 pills at 20mg

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I heard raspberry ketones taken with prozac (fluoxetine) is not a good idea, is that true, if so why?

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Is prozac (fluoxetine) taken for years not good for you?

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I was taking fluoxetine 20 mg from 15 to 20 years it was good or not?

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Are 80mg prozac (fluoxetine) and 15mg mirtazpine a good combo?

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Been on 20 mg of prozac (fluoxetine). for 7 months want to stop what's a good tapering schedule?

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Does it good to take prozac (fluoxetine) for forgetfulness?

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