I suffer from gad/dep.i was on effexor (venlafaxine) xr for 6 mo. and it stopped working. dr. cross tapered me to prozac and now it does not work after 6 weeks.

Therapy helps: You are having a tough time, but it's premature to give up on your doctor's med change. See your doctor to check-in and review your options. Prozac (fluoxetine) can take several weeks to reach therapeutic levels. Your doctor may want to change the dose. Meantime seeing a therapist for help with any stresses in your life may also help you feel better.

Depression, Anxiety: I feel empathy for your Anxiety and Depression. Based upon lack of response to Effexor (venlafaxine) XR and Prozac, have Psychotherapy to understand stressors affecting your life ,to resolve conflicts , to develop coping skills , to overcome anxiety and depression Use Breathing relaxation, Tai Chi, Yoga Meditation, Music Exercise daily Get engaged and passionate about your hobbies Continue with Psychiatrist

Sounds like you: Should review this with your prescribing physician, as he/she may need to increase your Prozac (fluoxetine) dose or consider treating you as a "treatment resistant depression". This may require "combination" therapy to allow for improved control. Additionally, you may require the help of a psychiatrist to help guide therapy, if not already the case.