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    fluoxetine/prozac

    Hi, I have been taking Clomipramine for many years close to 25. I started initially on 150mg but now am taking 20mg a day. Last November my anxiety, panic and phobia symptoms returned quite bad, its less now but still stopping me going out alone and am feeling really anxious most of the time, I also wake every morning shaking, scared, very tired but to scared to go back to sleep, but this wears of a little as the day progresses. I went to the Doctor yesterday and she gave me some Fluoxetine/proza. Has anyone got any info on this med? And has anyone gone from a Tricicylic antidepressant to an ssri? A few weeks ago I seen a shrink and they gave me seroxat, witch after reading up didn’t take and told my GP I didn’t take them, and she said I was right for not taking them and she was advised not to proscribe them. She then prescribed the Fluoxetine/Prozac. If anyone has been on this or changed from a Tricycilic antidepressant to an ssri I would love to hear your view. Thanks.
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    Vern

    I went from Dothiepin to Prozac but I am not sure what Dothiepin is? Perhaps we could look it up on the net.

    Nicola

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    Hiya Nic and Vern

    Dothiepin is a tricyclic anti d

    love Sarah
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    thanks nic [8D] thanks stranger sarah how are u?

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    Thanks for that Sarah.

    Ok Vern so in answer to your question, No I didn't have any problems going to one from the other.

    I have to say, however, that the Prozac didn't touch the panic attacks. It cured the depression I am sure of that but I still went on to panic for many many years later so it didn't help me.

    I stopped it 6 years ago and that was the last anti-depressant I had. I was on it for nearly a year I think.

    Not sure that helped or not?

    Nicola

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    Hi Vernon

    Good to hear from you babe.

    I went from a trycicylic to and ssri and didnt suffer any serious side affects.

    Wasnt too good on prozac but all meds suit different people. I am now on cipramil which is an ssri and good for panic attacks and anxiety.

    Hope the change over goes smoothly.

    Lots of love Sal xxx

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    thanks nic, still not tried it yet lol. but havnt heared any bad reports on its withdrawral like some ssri. I was only thinking of going on them for a short spell as I soon have to have some more eye surgery and am to scared to go lol. just hoped they might help the fear a bit. thasnks sal too how ae u babes we miss u in chat. thanks both Vernon

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    Hi Vernon

    I took Prozac for depression a few years ago and didn't have any problems when taking it, or when coming off it.



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    thanks karren, realy think i will give it a go [Yeah!] lol whats to lose. Vernon

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    Hi Vernon,
    I was on prozac for about 6 months which were prescribed by my GP-they didnt make any difference to panic attacks at all.

    When I was referred to the mental health team, they took me off prozac and put me on sertraline (lustral). PAs have been a bit better since but have to say not sure if this is due to the tablets or a natuaral progression that would have happened any way??

    hate taking them, but too scared to stop now!

    Sue

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