Has anyone been on a lower dose of Prozac for anxiety and after being on it for a while (me nearly 2 years now) suddenly get bombarded with panic attacks daily? If so, what came next that worked? Increased dose? Different med? (which I’m afraid of)I had a very good handle on things and now it’s out of hand again. I appreciate anyone’s help. Thank you.
I'm on prozac 40mg a day started on 20mg a day I stil have pains n symptoms I've been on 40mg since March this year x
yes. The usual practice is to discontinue the drug under medical supervision.
Hi David
I was on Prozac. Started at 20 mg then was bumped up to 40 mg. 2 years seems like a long time without going to 40 mg. Sounds like you need to bump up to a higher dose as you have built up a tolerance to the 20mg. and it is nit working. It is a rather low dose. My opinion. Take care.
Hello David,
Unfortunately the body gets used to prozac after a while and the usual dose becomes totally ineffective.
Way forward for me was upped dose till working level found again.
I also had a new med called Trazodone as the Prozac becomes very addictive and our docs dont like you being on it for too long.
Namasté
Peace
hi again all these drugs are addictive and hell to get off. Drs tend to recommend non prescrve methods to deal with anxiety. Have u had your thyroid hormones and antibodies checked> How about Vitamin B12 and D levels. Also a cortisol check for adrenal stress is advised .
Yes a few times on all the levels. I have very little control over these new physical symptoms. Going to the doc in the morning. Hopefully find a good plan.
Hopefully he will wean you off it and offer cbt, mindfulness, yoga, relaxation techniques. Take care.x