My Dr. prescribed me 20mg a day on Friday and I haven't taken it yet, I am actually really anxious about it. Is anyone taking this that can tell me what I might expect?
If he prescribed it, you should prob start taking it
I know, I am just nervous. I don't want to be all zombied out trying to take care of my kids, I tried to address that with the Dr but he just wrote me off and said what can be worse than depression? I will take it before bed, I am just very nervous.
Most likely you'll suffer some side effects at first, but they will lessen over time. I'm sure you will have a whole list of things to expect with the drug info. It will clearly state what side effects warrant you discontinuing use.. But with most antidepressants it's very important not to stop cold turkey, so be sure to consult with a doc before changing dose (maybe a "duh" but it's really important with these drugs!! )
As others have said it will take a few weeks but eventually the depression will lift. Good luck!
I take it and have been since a month after dd was born. It had helped immensely. I don't find that I'm zombie like at all. I agree with asbromle, if your dr prescribed it you should probably be taking it. Your dosage is the same as mine. Nothing to be nervous about, like lizabethann said it takes a month to fully kick in and make you feel better. I hope it helps you as much as it has helped me! Good luck!
Thanks ladies, tonight will be night 3 of taking it. I know it will take 2-6 weeks before I see any difference, but I figured taking it before bed would be my safest bet since my biggest concern is sleepiness. Lucky for me LO slept 13 hours straight last night She did wake once and talk to herself for a few minutes then went back to sleep, since I didn't have to get up and change a diaper or feed her I just don't count it.
Re: Prozac
As others have said it will take a few weeks but eventually the depression will lift. Good luck!
Just seeing this now. Hugs, @MrsWilson2013! Depression sucks!
@lizabethann06 has some awesome advice for you. I have nothing to add, just hope you start to feel better soon
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