Im on Fluoxetine (prozac) and lately i've been shaking a bit(my hands inparticular), feeling like i'm slightly effected by alchohol (not happy, but chilled) and pretty light headed in general, anybody els taken prozac, know about prozac?
Cheers
Or this could just be a symptom of the depression, just wondering
2006-11-14 02:58:02 · 13 answers · asked by Rambo 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
been on it for a month
2006-11-14 03:47:22 · update #1
Lightheadedness, headaches and dizziness are all side effects. For the first couple of weeks after taking it I also had an upset stomach and felt really jittery. I lost all interest in sex and felt quite 'spaced out' a lot of the time, and separated from what was going on around me. Of course some of this is symptomatic of depression too. Word of warning about the alcohol - its a depressant so will counteract the prozac. If you must drink try to keep it to a minimum, but the safest bet is to avoid it completely.
2006-11-14 03:13:54 · answer #1 · answered by Lost and found 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Prozac sent me a bit crazy (crazier) for the first month or so of taking it. I was hyper in the morning and then really sleepy in the afternoon. It absolutely effected my reaction to alcohol and also wiped out my sex drive.
My guess is what you are experiencing is a side effect, so I wouldn't worry too much. But pop in to a pharmacist as they will be able to reassure you.
Well done for getting help BTW and good luck - it worked for me. I was on it for about a year and then felt strong enough to come off it with counselling. Now I'm stronger than I have ever been and very pleased I took it.
Good luck!
2006-11-14 03:01:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Side effects, logged by registered prescribers/pharmacists, for Fluoxetine
Sexual side-effects: delayed or non-existent ejaculation, hyposexuality
Nausea
Dizziness
Anorexia
Anxiety
Agitation
Vivid nightmares/dreams
Urinary retention
Tinnitus
Tremor
Sleeplessness
Palpitations
Tachycardia
Restless legs
Jaw tension
Dry mouth
Scalp muscle tension
Confusion and psychosis
Haematuria*
Thrombocytopenia*
LATE SIDE EFFECTS
Myoclonic jerks continuing after withdrawal*
Paraesthesia
2006-11-14 03:05:47 · answer #3 · answered by bagmouss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The really bad side effects are not properly touted.
Its agitation. Makes you feel like your late for an important appointment, and you cannot crawl out of your skin to get there.
That is the real cause of violence and suicide from prozac, zoloft and all that other crap. If you don't experience it, then your lucky, if you do, and realize that the drug is the cause, then you stop, if you are allowed to. If your a child they won't let you stop and you turn monster.
2006-11-14 03:49:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The side effects are listed in the British National Formulary as gastro-intestinal effects (dose–related and fairly common—include nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, constipation), anorexia with weight loss (increased appetite and weight gain also reported) and hypersensitivity reactions including rash, urticaria, angioedema, anaphylaxis, arthralgia, myalgia and photosensitivity; other side-effects include dry mouth, nervousness, anxiety, headache, insomnia, tremor, dizziness, asthenia, hallucinations, drowsiness, convulsions, galactorrhoea, sexual dysfunction, urinary retention, sweating, hypomania or mania, movement disorders and dyskinesias, visual disturbances, hyponatraemia, bleeding disorders including ecchymoses and purpura, vasodilatation, postural hypotension, pharyngitis, dyspnoea, chills, taste disturbances, sleep disturbances, euphoria, confusion, yawning, impaired concentration, changes in blood sugar, alopecia, urinary frequency; rarely pulmonary inflammation and fibrosis; very rarely hepatitis, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and neuroleptic malignant syndrome-like event. Suicidal behaviour has also been linked with antidepressants
2006-11-16 04:16:19 · answer #5 · answered by captaincook4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lightheadedness is a common side effect of most anti-depressants. So is the kind of boozy affect. Especially if you're new to the drug or if you've recently changed your dosages (or if you've skipped a few doses).
http://www.prozac.com/common_pages/safety_information.jsp?reqNavId=undefined
This tells you the side effects that you should and shouldn't be worried about. You're fine. It sucks for a while, but you're fine. The main side effect you can really expect is loss of libido.
Good luck!
2006-11-14 03:02:33 · answer #6 · answered by feistycharley 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Please read " let them eat prozac" by David Healy. Prozac CAN work wonders, but it can also do the opposite. Use your computer to read about it, and make an informed decision about it. Personally, my best friend says it was the best thing that happened to her, but on the other hand I hate the drug with a passion.
2006-11-14 03:03:32 · answer #7 · answered by Kate J 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
All normal as is with all anti-depressents! Should last anywhere from 1 week to a couple months! Sometimes I get an upset tummy too! Good luck!
2006-11-14 03:01:24 · answer #8 · answered by Double G 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
never taken prozac, but try the WebMd.com website they can give you all kinds of medical info on medicines.
PS- Prozac is supposed to make you feel chilled.
2006-11-14 03:01:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
this used to make me feel like i was on a very low dose of speed.my appitite when down and if i drank any alcohol i was on my back after just a few drinks.i got a bit shaky to begin with like if you drink to much coffee.sex drive plumeted aswell so..........................STOPPED. lol
Well thats just gonna make ya feel worse, right?
i just was luky with job and gf which meant i could just stop and be alright.
good luk
2006-11-14 03:02:58 · answer #10 · answered by aberdeen302004 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋