Replacing effexor with prozac

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Avatar f tn I am weaning off Effexor and quit after one wk at 37.5mg. I ended up in the ER with a MAJOR panic attack. I am having all of the side effects, dizziness, flu-like symptoms also. When I began weaning from 225mg Effexor I began 20mg of Prozac which I had taken several years ago. I was 3 weeks into the prozac when all of these symptoms came on. Does that mean that the Prozac isnt working bc I had such a big panic attack. I have had 3 in the last 3 days and am living in fear of the next one.
1331182 tn?1275475604 And then maybe after one week of taking both, cut the Effexor into half (12.5mg) and continue that with the Prozac 20mg for another week. And then after that week is done, stop the Effexor and just take the Prozac 20mg daily for another week or two. The other option is to stop the Effexor XR 37.5 completely and just immediately switch over to the Prozac 20mg and take that daily for two weeks.
Avatar f tn yeah was on effexor and switched to prozac iv been off the effexor 16days now and today had a down day not had one of them for 3/4weeks. how long did ur diahrrea last iv had it for a few weeks now I thought it might have been a prozac side effect.
Avatar f tn My doctor wanted to try Effexor. I told her years ago I was on Prozac during counseling for depression in a bad marriage and weaned myself off after a year. Have done fine for awhile until now. I started caring for a brother who is waiting for a kidney/liver transplant. I read where Prozac might not be good for anxiety that it may cause anxiety? Also I read where there are other medications better for someone my age.
Avatar f tn i was on it for a while then came off and now had another panic attack and went bk on the effexor which helped for 6 weeks then seemed to stop working for me so thats why my doctor put me on prozac i picked up being on both effexor and prozac then weened off effexor over 2 weeks as told to by my doctor and been off them 22 days today.is the effexor out of my system yet and should the prozac start to work now as i feel tired all the time and don't feel refreshed after a 7/8 hours sleep.
Avatar f tn Has anyone ever heard of, or been on, the combination of 40mg Prozac, 30mg Dexedrine, and 4-6mg Ativan daily? I was on this for 7 years, along with narcotics for terrible migraines. Been drug free for 3 years with no depression, but man...was it awful getting off all that stuff! Would love to hear from anyone with this combo or hear any stories about Zoloft, Prozac, & Effexor side effects and withdrawals.
1325908 tn?1274861128 I FELT A LITTLE SICK STILL GETTING OFF THE EFFEXOR WITH THE PROZAC BUT IT WAS NOT NEARLY AS BAD. THE REASON HE GAVE THE PROZAC TO OFFSET THE EFFEXOR SIDE EFFECTS IS BECAUSE PROZAC HAS A MUCH LONGER HALF LIFE THAN EFFEXOR. THE SEROTONIN IN YOUR BRAIN STAYS MORE STABLE WITH THE PROZAC IN YOUR SYSTEM, AS THE DRUGS GRADUALLY COMES OFF YOU ARE ABLE TO SLOWLY WEAN OFF. I HOPE THIS HELPED, PLEASE SPEAD THE WORD TO OTHER PEOPLE TAKING EFFEXOR TO TAKE THE 10MG OF PROZAC IT ACTUALLY HELPED.
Avatar m tn t think Prozac is In the same group as Effexor. Effexor is a SNRI, what group is Prozac in ? My doctor changed me from Effexor to citalopram to dolsulipin that was in a different group and works on a different part of the brain. That means that you go into cold turkey. When we come off too quickly like the doctors tell us to switch your brain chemistry is altered. These tablets are fat soluable so stick to fat and muscle in your body and build up depending on how many years you were on them.
Avatar f tn I've been on Prozac for a week to help with Effexor withdrawal. I am very nauseous and have no appetite. My doctor told me this is a temporary side effect. How long does it usually last?
Avatar f tn Please tell me if this is the effexor withdrawl. I started on Prozac and it was making me feel better but tonight with this panic attack IM SCARED!!! REALLY SCARED!
Avatar n tn m not saying there are zero withdrawals with prozac bridging technique, just way less than leaving effexor cold turkey. i know i have a long way to go yet but just wanted to share what has helped me so far. i've heard vitamin B helps a lot because it helps your brain produce serotonin. i experience less nausea n brain zaps on days when i take my multi vitamin. but i'm so put off by pills that i feel nausea at the thought of taking multi vitamin as well.
Avatar f tn These two meds are in a different class, so it could go either way. If you feel more comfortable with a slower taper from the Effexor, discuss it with your doctor! Let us know how you're doing!
Avatar n tn m wondering if maybe Effexor XR is too strong for me and maybe just the regular Effexor would be more suitable? I like the fact that I'm wired and on task all day, but the headaches aren't fun. My therapist says that if cutting my dose down on the Effexor XR resolves the headaches then she has to take me off of it altogether. Do you have any insight on this med, or perhaps suggest something else. I am afraid of staring a med that makes me feel lethargic, I have to be on task.
Avatar f tn tired and cranky all the time, thought it was the effexor....On July 12 doctor switched me from effexor 75 mg. to 20mg prozac...prozac made me rage...after 11 days of taking prozac, I quit taking everything (July 23rd). Now I am irritable, short tempered and very impatient with people....are these withdrawals or signs of needing to to back on another anti depressant.
Avatar f tn Now today, 2 days later, I had another major panic attack. Plagued with negative thinking, fear, worry. I started Prozac 3 wks ago and it should be in my system working somewhat but I dont' know where all of this anxiety is coming from. I cant see real life anymore when Im feeling like this and I am thinking of anyway to get of out this feeling. I need to know if the effexor could be doing this or if the prozac just isn't working or what.
Avatar f tn I was taking 75 mg effexor hr....was getting cranky and irritable....doctor switched me to prozac...oh my gosh I went from irritable to Mel Gibson rages...quit taking that within 11 days.
Avatar f tn If you start to feel worse instead of better call your doctor before then. I took Prozac with excellent results but as we know....we all respond differently to these types of medications. If it's really concerning you, give your doctor a quick call..... if just to ease your mind. They are used to this and want to know how we're doing. Hope this helped and best wishes.
Avatar m tn I FELT A LITTLE SICK STILL GETTING OFF THE EFFEXOR WITH THE PROZAC BUT IT WAS NOT NEARLY AS BAD. THE REASON HE GAVE THE PROZAC TO OFFSET THE EFFEXOR SIDE EFFECTS IS BECAUSE PROZAC HAS A MUCH LONGER HALF LIFE THAN EFFEXOR. THE SEROTONIN IN YOUR BRAIN STAYS MORE STABLE WITH THE PROZAC IN YOUR SYSTEM, AS THE DRUGS GRADUALLY COMES OFF YOU ARE ABLE TO SLOWLY WEAN OFF. I HOPE THIS HELPED, PLEASE SPEAD THE WORD TO OTHER PEOPLE TAKING EFFEXOR TO TAKE THE 10MG OF PROZAC IT ACTUALLY HELPED.
Avatar f tn What you're probably experiencing is called protracted withdrawal. Your psychiatrist is having a typical psychiatrist reaction, which is to ignore common sense which would tell anyone that when you have a problem you never had before and the only new thing is you stopped taking a medication, you're brain is probably having a hard time adapting back to working naturally. This is a common reaction to taking antidepressants for a long period of time, as you did.
Avatar f tn My dad is diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. He has been taking Effexor and Depakote which has successfully brought him out of a depressed state. His wife asked his psychiatrist to find a substitute for the Depakote due to significant weight gain. The doctor prescribed Tegretol instead. Then my dad quit taking his Effexor (I'm not sure why) and his depression symptoms suddenly returned.
Avatar f tn ANY one if you are stopping effexor do not do it with out Prozac on board. The shelf like of prozac is longer than effexor. Once off of effexor then you can wean off of prozac. It is a very easy med to wean without side effects. Get your life back.
Avatar f tn I was put on Prozac 40 mg 3 months ago, This was after 12 years of Effexor. I have been nauseated and feel as though I have all the symptoms of severe depression. No motivation, sleeping 16-18 hours etc. This was a new Doctor for me. Family practice. I also quit smoking and was on Chantix at the same time. I thought the terrible side effects were Chantix. But I still am in trouble after stopping Chantix 7 weeks ago.
Avatar f tn A lot of people don't get withdrawal. A lot do. Those two drugs aren't the worst for withdrawals. Prozac stays in the body for about a month, whereas the other ssris such as Zoloft leave in a matter of a day or less. So if there is going to be a withdrawal from Prozac, it's usually so long after quitting that shrinks probably don't attribute it to the Prozac.
Avatar m tn I have been using Cymbalta for alomost four years, I am very concerned that my Doc wants to start me on 40mg of Prozac when I have been on 120mg of Cymbalta. Can I have your thoughts about 40mg vs. 120mg and what side affects I will have to go though.
Avatar f tn I have recently just quit effexor and would like to know if Prozac will cause me to gain weight? I gained 30 pounds on effexor and now weight 230. I feel like just saying the hell with eveything cause I can;t seem to loose any weight. I am 52 and on oxygen 24/7. I got a home gym and it still don;t help so I was wondering about prozac and weight gain.