Posted by garnet71 on June 30, 2009, at 19:36:58
Is Prozac one of those drugs you can take small doses of, or do you have to work up to the maximum/recommended dose for efficiacy?
I'm thinking of trying it again (for anxiety).
I can't deal with the seratonin affects on dopamine, but had read Prozac isn't as bad in that department like Zoloft, for example, and even may have a small but positive effect on dopamine. Any knowledge?I want to continue buspirone and maybe take a small does of Prozac with it, maybe 5-10 mg. of Prozac to see if it helps control my anxiety and definitely get rid of the Xanax.
Last time I took Prozac, I had severe anxiety and it completely took away the anxiety within a few days, but I was scared of the side effects. One of my pupils is larger than the other shortly after taking Prozac (could be just coincidence--but the size difference was confirmed by my opthamologist who measured my pupils). And it made my urine cloudy-which really freaked me out too. That can be a sign of neurological damage, although it could be minor kidney things too. But adding the 2 symptoms together....was too much of a coincidence. My pupil sizes are still mismatched and I have had distorted vision ever since. I had also wondered if Prolactin levels can do that? Need to go to more doctors....
However, I don't think there are too many good choices out there for me right now and am willing to try Prozac again.
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