Ive heard many scary things about fluoxetine. i don't know if i should take it. symptoms are off&on.am 21.i feel insecure about myself & very nervous.

Helps a lot of folks: All meds have risks & benefits. Be sure the doc explains what to expect & what to watch out for. Many, many people benefit, & it helps depression and anxiety, too. There are other ways to treat both. Feeling insecure will not be helped much by meds. A good psychologist or psychiatrist is important to have and therapy plus meds works better than meds or therapy alone frequently.