I've had Anxiety and Agoraphobia since I was about 16 (I'm 25 now). I took Paxil (20mg) when I was younger and that pretty much cured me up until I was around 22 and came off of it.
Long story short I ended up with very bad Anxiety and Agoraphobia again, but the Paxil didn't work for me this time. I went to Zoloft (50mg). That only took the edge off, but stuck with it for a year or more.
My anxiety got so bad I stopped going places. And since I can't go anywhere it made it hard to get new prescriptions. So my script ran out and I just stopped taking them.
I didn't have bad withdrawls either time. My last Zoloft was about 4 months ago.
Anyway, I wanted to work on my anxiety again and figured I'd try Prozac because it's supposed to have less side effects than the other two medications I've been on.
I was VERY wrong.
Neither of the other meds gave me like any problems starting up. But this one is a nightmare. The first day wasn't really bad, but day two was horrible and has been ever since. I've been shaky and anxious and panicy. My stomach has been really upset and my insomnia is terrible.
So I've decided that Prozac just isnt for me. Today would have been day 3, but I just don't think I can try to take another pill. I can't imagine prolonging this more.
My question is about how long till this stuff leaves my system? I've only taken 2 doses so I'm really hoping that it will stop in a relatively timely manner. It's made my anxiety and panic SO much worse. And it's much more constant.
Any help or advice from anyone would be greatly appreciated.
Also what if I'm able to take like Xanax or Atival in the mean time to just calm down. Think that would make this a little easier to get through? Thank you again!
Dan