Posted by Gigi on March 31, 1999, at 9:31:59
In reply to getting off Prozac, posted by Julie on March 30, 1999, at 11:43:21
Dear Julie:
I was on Prozac for almost two years and felt pretty good with it. It helped with depression, insomina, mood swings, etc. Then I ran into a similar situation as yours where people kept telling me I didn't need Prozac, etc.
I tapered off slowly (I was on 40 mgs), and really did not notice any side effects until at least a month later. These side effects included mood swings, weight gain, panic attacks, depression, etc.
After speaking with my physician, he suggested Celexa since I had an "attitude" towards Prozac. Within several weeks of taking Celexa I developed massive insomina, tremedous weight gain (which obviously for women will add to depression), excessive sweating,
etc.
I believe you should discuss this matter with your doctor and your husband together. It would seem your husband has bought into all the hype; if you felt better on the prozac, by all means take it. Your husband should understand and support you,
especially considering you were just recently married.
Please do not allow other people to influence your decision as well as your doctor's decision. No one knows your mind and body as well as you do; please follow your "gut" instinct; it will never lead you on the wrong path.
Your husband fell in love with you while you were on Prozac, why change now?
I wish you the best in your search for answers and wish you and your husband peace, happiness and love.G
poster:Gigi
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