What exactly does prozac do for you? Is it worth it or does something else work better for depression? I have it from an old doctor and am depressed now, trying to decided whether to take it or try and get something else to help me.
2006-06-09 07:38:31 · 15 answers · asked by Christa 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
it regulates the serotonin levels in the brain to help with feelings of well-being. it helped me fight depression for about 8 years, until it seemed to quit working, so now i take different medication, don't take old med, talk to dr. first
2006-06-09 07:45:53 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
http://www.medicinenet.com/fluoxetine/article.htm
In this link you'll find all the information you need on Prozac.
I would recomend going to the doctor before starting to take it again. You see, there are many kinds of depression, and usually, when you feel "depressed", you are just tense and to overstressed. Only a doctor can tell you if you are clinically depressed, and medicate you.
Just go to the doctor, in the long run, you'll save money if you do it now. Better than finding out that the pills didn't work for you this time. Don't take unnecessary chances with your mental and physical health.
Good luck!
2006-06-09 14:44:25 · answer #2 · answered by Juwist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FIND SOMETHING ELSE!!!
The supposed benefits of Prozac are far outweighed by the risks and detriment to the body. An honest doctor will tell no one really has any clue what Prozac does.
2006-06-09 14:43:44 · answer #3 · answered by full_tilt_boogie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's an anti-depressant medication. I wouldn't take it if you got it awhile back without checking the expiration date on the bottle. If you're feeling depressed, go see a psychiatrist again or GP or FP (General Practicioner, Family Practicioner). Zoloft works good. So does Cymbalta. My mom's been on Cymbalta for 2 years.
2006-06-09 14:43:09 · answer #4 · answered by Belle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd suggest trying it if that's what your doc suggests. There are newer, more expensive drugs out there for depression, but the docs tend to prescribe them more frequently becuase the pharmacy companies bribe them to. (I know this for a fact.) Some insurance companies will pay for prozac but not others for this reason. It worked well for me.
2006-06-09 14:44:23 · answer #5 · answered by cocoanutt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prozac works for me!!! I used to take Zoloft but I gained weight taking that. Anyhow, every body's body acts different. (side effects) some don't have any and some do!
2006-06-09 14:41:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An anti-depressant/anti-psychotic prescription. Try prayer. I was on anti-depressants and honestly, they made matters worse. You can try to think yourself better. It worked for me. I just kept praying and telling myself I wasn't sick and I'm drug free, just happy being me. Life is too short to go through it unhappy. I'll keep you in my prayers. Good luck!
2006-06-09 14:42:11 · answer #7 · answered by Shining Ray of Light 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's an antidepressant,but it's addictive.There's also zoloft,which worked good for me when I need it.The best that I've heard is paxil.Talk to your doc to see which would be best for you.
2006-06-09 14:43:47 · answer #8 · answered by JohnsWife81 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a pill that makes you happy
2006-06-09 14:40:20 · answer #9 · answered by bryan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a pill that make you fake.
2006-06-09 14:41:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋