prozac for ocd

I take Prozac for OCD. I have had OCD for many years but just started taking Prozac in October. I have gradually noticed a difference and usually for the better but still have times when I seem like I'm slipping back again. I have also noticed that I have times elevated mood,which is great....lol....but it's almost too elevated....lol. Anyway hope that you find the medication thats right for you. Oh.by the way I take 30mg a day.

Our child was on Prozac for a year when she was six years old - she sufferd from severe anxiety and depression. We had major issues with the Prozac. Her doctor placed her on Effexor for two-three years with moderate success but some side effects as sweating and poor sleep issues. She now takes a very low dose of Celexa and is doing well. If it were me, I think I might choose point (3) with one of the newer SSRI's (they tend to have fewer side effects).

I was diagnosed with ocd and was prescribed Prozac. But I am not taking it for the fear of side effects and withdrawl issues. So I researched about the natural treatments and have been taking the following supplements for my OCD in the given amounts and have seen improvement in the way my brain handles irrational fears- Vitamin B6- 40mg/day Vitamin B12-1mg/day Folic acid-1.6 mg/day Vitamin D3- 60K UI powder sachet/week Ashwagandha(Withania Somnifera)- 500mg/day Cod Liver Oil(Omega 3)- 1.

What anti depressant do you think would be good for anxiety and ocd? Also, I have noticed since being on the prozac that my hands are always shaky.

I have taken prozac off and on for 20 years. This last reason I started taking prozac was because my hubby was going to Iraq and I started my checking and worrying about him. He is back now and I have weened myself off again of prozac and I have this awful headache that wont go away. I have had the headache for 4 days now. I have weened myself off plenty of times and never felt like this.

t think that it is prescribed as much for OCD as the SSRIs but it does seem to work for me. I have not gained a bunch of weight and it doesn't kill a person's sex drive like the others do. Maybe worth a discussion with your prescribing doctor.

i have unwanted thoughts and i was gaving prozac for this 4 weeks ago i feel worst than ever my anxiesty and depression is got very bad is it normal to feel like this when starting a ssri drug our should i go bad to my docyor or wait a few weeks more

At that time I was also prescribed respirdal to take with the prozac. I have been on that combination for the last 4 years, and have been relatively stable with the anxiety being some what managable for the most part. Even so I am still dissatisfied with where I am right now, as I still show very many symptoms of OCD and anxiety.

Hi there. I'm not the best person to answer this question. I have taken Prozac with success in the past. Currently I take a different drug. BUT I also take folic acid to counter the effects of methotrexate for RA and I don't feel it has had any effect on making my OCD worse. Honestly, over the counter medication I have not had much success with.

5 months I took klonopin sparingly and Prozac. I stayed on Prozac for my entire second pregnancy. My oldest son is fine. My younger son has ADHD but so do I as well as my husband so I don't think it came from the Prozac. Do a bit of research as far as studies go. When I had my kids, there were no studies. There wasn't even the Internet I don't think. I guess what I'm saying is you can have your sanity as well as children.

Does anyone have these same symptoms with child on Prozac. By the way the Prozac is helping the OCD. This discussion is related to <a href='/posts/show/1118126'>My 7 year old is having disturbing thoughts..</a>.

I was also told to eat turkey for L Tryptophan. Do you think this is an appropiate treatment for ocd? I had taken an SSRI called Prozac before but I was not able to tolerate it as they used to cause some pressure in my head so my doctor had told me to stop taking the pills. Does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy help ?

Hi ;) What did the doctor diagnose you with? OCD? If it is OCD, i suggest starting with prozac. It has the least side effects of the the SSRIs and it also has a really long half life, which means after it builds up in your system (about a month to 6 weeks) It will continue to be released into your sytem for about 6 days after your last pill. So side effects coming off are very few. It is a gradual thing.

Usually, there is more time inbetween dosage increases, but everyone is different, and your dr. knows you the best. The typical range of Prozac for an adult with OCD is about 80 mg, anywhere from 60 to 100 plus.

). A combination of all of these things have helped me but everything bed experiences are different.

he has been suffering through depression and anxiety as well which r cured by prozac. now i m waiting and praying that he is cured frm ocd as well. main problem is he doesnt consider himself as doing something wrong, whenever i talk abt it he tries to prove that he is perfectly normal and all he does is also a normal thing. we have 2 daughters. i m very worried, has anyone else gone through same experience?

My grandson has been diagnosed with OCD by his ped and put on prozac. He is two years and 9 months old. The only behavior that he has exhibited is pulling out his hair and constantly picking scabs that he has He is a bit hyper and high strung. But otherwise, he is a happy two year old. His ped did not refer him out to a specialist to be tested for this problem just basically took my daughter's word for what my grandson has been doing.

Your Guide to Breaking Free of OCD. I think you will find it very helpful. Also, try some meditation videos. You can find them on YouTube. They will help relax you.

My grandson has been diagnosed with OCD by his ped and put on prozac. He is two years and 9 months old. The only behavior that he has exhibited is pulling out his hair and constantly picking scabs that he has He is a bit hyper and high strung. But otherwise, he is a happy two year old. His ped did not refer him out to a specialist to be tested for this problem just basically took my daughter's word for what my grandson has been doing.

I now take Wellbutrin instead and it seems to be working well. However, I need something for OCD. The Prozac used to address OCD but does not appear to work anymore. My doctor wants me to continue prozac but I have serious doubts. Is there a waiting period where in fact the tolerance that I have built up may go away and render the drug useful once again.

This is distressing, as I am not aware of any other therapy that is effective in treating OCD. My sister has confirmed that OCD/health anxiety are notoriously difficult to treat even for seasoned professionals. In your experience, does CBT become more effective over time? It is costing me $90 per session, and the commute is close to an hour. Add in gas and tolls and the cost is about $100. I would continue, though, if I really believed it would help. This is where I am stuck.

My son has Asperger (mild), but we were told that in the future he may need an antidepressant for his anxiety. And that giving him a stmulant ADHD would not be a good idea. I would suggest you give it a try with another antidepressant. You may want a 2nd opnion to choose the antidepressant.

Also, I wonder if maybe one of the older more established medications may work for him such as Prozac. That worked well for me but so does Wellbutrin which I currently take. Also, you didn't mention how bad his OCD is. Did they ever suggest taking a benzo such as klonopin as well? As far as therapy goes, I am happy to see that you are switching. He definitely needs to learn cognitive behavioral therapy.

I was taking Prozac and it worked really well on my OCD and anxiety. I gained 30 lbs from taking Prozac, and I noticed I was always so tired. My Dr switched me to Wellbutrin. I'm on 100 mg and I take two a day, plus one Prozac. I'm on my 3rd week now. I felt pretty good on the 3rd and 4th day. I noticed I'm able to wake up early in the morning and that I had more energy. I even lost 5 lbs so far. But last week I noticed my OCD was coming back.

We met with a child psychiatrist and gave us the diagnosis but also said she had OCD and prescribed Prozac for her(about 1/4 tsp every day). I am concerned about putting her on meds but also feel horrible for her and her tantrums have been unbearable (stemming from the obsessions) for our entire family. Is meds for this along with therapies for the other autism issues the right thing or should i think twice about putting her on meds?

Generally dosages are 20 to 40 mg for depression, and 60 to 80 mg (and occasionally higher) for OCD. I personally took 80 mg prozac for 16 years. And I agree with JGF25. Long term effects? I wouldn't BE HERE long term if I hadn't taken meds. I also have low thyroid. Years ago, my dr. said to just view my SSRI as I do my thyroid supplement, something my body needs. Who is prescribing for you, your family doc, or a psychiatrist? That is the person to ask your questions of.

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