Elsa_Alkaseltzer
13-12-13, 14:40
I recently started Prozac again for my anxiety. I really feel strongly that I need to be on medicine in order to have a normal quality of life, because my obsessive worrying is so bad.
The problem is, I am now terrified of one of the possible side effects: digestive tract bleeding. Studies have shown that upper GI bleeds are around 4 times more prevalent in those taking Prozac and similar drugs. This is probably not a big deal if someone's risk is low anyway. But a past endoscopy showed I had some gastritis and small, non-bleeding ulcers. I am so afraid I am going to be extra susceptible to the stomach bleeding side effect. I called the gastroenterologist, and he said I could take the Prozac. But I am still very worried.
Ever since I started the Prozac, I have been extra focused on how my stomach feels, and noticing "burning" that I never noticed before. I just want to get better and not always feel like a ticking time bomb. I pray that if I did have bleeding, it wouldn't be anything life-threatening. Do you think most people who have a GI bleed end up being OK? I hope so. Ugh, I hate worrying about this. If anyone has anything reassuring to say, I thank you in advance!
The problem is, I am now terrified of one of the possible side effects: digestive tract bleeding. Studies have shown that upper GI bleeds are around 4 times more prevalent in those taking Prozac and similar drugs. This is probably not a big deal if someone's risk is low anyway. But a past endoscopy showed I had some gastritis and small, non-bleeding ulcers. I am so afraid I am going to be extra susceptible to the stomach bleeding side effect. I called the gastroenterologist, and he said I could take the Prozac. But I am still very worried.
Ever since I started the Prozac, I have been extra focused on how my stomach feels, and noticing "burning" that I never noticed before. I just want to get better and not always feel like a ticking time bomb. I pray that if I did have bleeding, it wouldn't be anything life-threatening. Do you think most people who have a GI bleed end up being OK? I hope so. Ugh, I hate worrying about this. If anyone has anything reassuring to say, I thank you in advance!