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Anyone know anyone thats been on it, or is on it? A work colleauge of mine has got to start taking it for a while, and they are worried about side affects etc etc. She has had a look on the net etc and its all scary stuff, so i thought id ask the mighty org.
If its you, then a PM is fine if you dont want to blurt it out.
Miss Alpinestarhero
18-03-09, 08:59 AM
A work colleauge of mine has got to start taking it for a while, and they are worried about side affects etc etc.
I would not be overly concerned about the side effects listed because drug companies have to list every single possible side effect that happens when the drug is undergoing clinical trials. Some of these side effects may not even be related to the drug itself but they are still obliged to list it and cover their backs.
I work on a clinical drugs trial at the moment with people suffering from schizophrenia and some of the side effects have nothing to do with the medication and are strongly linked to a different cause. But I still have to report it as an "adverse event" so that it can be noted down.
Even common medication such as paracetemol etc etc has some scary looking side effects.
my ex gfs are both on the stuff (i choose them dont i!!!) pretty much she may get weird dreams but other than that if she keeps taking them should be fine, but both have decided at one point to stop taking it randomly and they both started having very extreme mood swings. Just tell them not to stop suddenly without the doctor saying so!
Does make people happy though.....
SoulKiss
18-03-09, 09:14 AM
Does make people happy though.....
Erm no, not really.
It just makes them not care too much about the things that are bothering them...... ie it masks the effects.
Kind of like having a slow puncture and just constantly putting more air in, instead of getting the problem sorted.
Of course the problem is probably a bit harder to fix than chucking some money at some guy in a tyre fitters......
Erm no, not really.
It just makes them not care too much about the things that are bothering them...... ie it masks the effects.
Kind of like having a slow puncture and just constantly putting more air in, instead of getting the problem sorted.
Of course the problem is probably a bit harder to fix than chucking some money at some guy in a tyre fitters......
Good point, ill have to agree with that, seems that's the way doctors like it though, quick fix, in and out etc.
SoulKiss
18-03-09, 09:19 AM
Good point, ill have to agree with that, seems that's the way doctors like it though, quick fix, in and out etc.
Obviously in the cases mentioned its because they are not getting enough hawt Arcdef lovin any more ...... :smt049:smt081:smt049
Mate of mine was on it, says it made him just not give a f*** about anything.
Had problems getting off of it though, and would regularly fall asleep (after coming off the drug).
In my opinion doctors seem far to willing to dish out the stuff and I'd only consider it as a last resort.
Also I have heard but don't know the truth in it but if your on medication like that it can count against you if you ever try getting a mortgage because it can show that your not sound of mind, but like I said I don't know the truth in this.
Is it only available on prescription? I thought you could only get it in america.
That doesn't count and it not legal over here if I remember right.
As far as i know, Prozac is a brand name, the actual drug in Fluxisomethingorother Hydrochloride and yes, only avilable on prescription.
As far as i know, Prozac is a brand name, the actual drug in Fluxisomethingorother Hydrochloride and yes, only avilable on prescription.
You know your drugs well. Are you a pharmacist?
No way, other than paracetamol and Neurofen, Wikipedia is my friend. My mate showed me his prescription!
gettin2dizzy
18-03-09, 11:18 AM
I'd take most chemicals under the sun, but no way would I go on prozac.
Why people differentiate the potential harm so greatly between prescription & illegal meds I'll never know.
Dave20046
18-03-09, 11:23 AM
Yep as said makes them not give a **** (all vacant and weird at times), is hard to come off and if they decide to come off on there own accord go mental.
madness
18-03-09, 12:43 PM
Lots of experts on here! ;)
I have taken Prozac. As has been said in a previous post it's a trade name. The drug was precribed to me for depression. Obviously, I can't comment on the side effects that other people experience, but it certainly didn't make me 'spaced out' or 'not give a f*ck about anything'. It just helped me through a very difficult period in my life. It's not a cure for depression, but it does help while you address the causes of depression.
In hindsight, I could have probably managed without it and I didn't take it long term. I think with any of the 'anti-depression' type drugs it's how long you're taking them is the issue. Taking any drug is bad for you long term.
Doctors do not prescribe these drugs lightly and if they do then I think you should try them and see if they help.
dizzyblonde
18-03-09, 02:49 PM
As far as i know, Prozac is a brand name, the actual drug in Fluxisomethingorother Hydrochloride and yes, only avilable on prescription.
fluroxitine.
When i went down the slippery slope to my brain on the floor, they chucked this at me for the first attempt, on a seriously low dose.
It made me so ill, I couldn't stand up straight. So they said ok, try it every other day, as it may take a while to settle down. Errr so every other day my brain was rotating in me skull:rolleyes:
They then put me on Citalopram, which made me drool a lot, and I swear it made me rock back and forth(thats probably imaginary) but it made me cotton wool like in the head...no good
So then they shived me on an old fashioned one, Lofepramine, which had very little side effects compared to the above. I've been weaning myself off them for a while now, and only got a few left before I'm freeeeeeee:smt038
I don't mind folk knowing I've been slightly mad, TBH it kinda of helped me get better, as I'd hidden it for a long time
IF you want to know anymore weird side effects, just ask, believe me I've had some very odd ones!
Lots of experts on here! ;)
I have taken Prozac. As has been said in a previous post it's a trade name. The drug was precribed to me for depression. Obviously, I can't comment on the side effects that other people experience, but it certainly didn't make me 'spaced out' or 'not give a f*ck about anything'. It just helped me through a very difficult period in my life. It's not a cure for depression, but it does help while you address the causes of depression.
In hindsight, I could have probably managed without it and I didn't take it long term. I think with any of the 'anti-depression' type drugs it's how long you're taking them is the issue. Taking any drug is bad for you long term.
Doctors do not prescribe these drugs lightly and if they do then I think you should try them and see if they help.
fluroxitine.
When i went down the slippery slope to my brain on the floor, they chucked this at me for the first attempt, on a seriously low dose.
It made me so ill, I couldn't stand up straight. So they said ok, try it every other day, as it may take a while to settle down. Errr so every other day my brain was rotating in me skull:rolleyes:
They then put me on Citalopram, which made me drool a lot, and I swear it made me rock back and forth(thats probably imaginary) but it made me cotton wool like in the head...no good
So then they shived me on an old fashioned one, Lofepramine, which had very little side effects compared to the above. I've been weaning myself off them for a while now, and only got a few left before I'm freeeeeeee:smt038
I don't mind folk knowing I've been slightly mad, TBH it kinda of helped me get better, as I'd hidden it for a long time
IF you want to know anymore weird side effects, just ask, believe me I've had some very odd ones!
I would not be overly concerned about the side effects listed because drug companies have to list every single possible side effect that happens when the drug is undergoing clinical trials. Some of these side effects may not even be related to the drug itself but they are still obliged to list it and cover their backs.
I work on a clinical drugs trial at the moment with people suffering from schizophrenia and some of the side effects have nothing to do with the medication and are strongly linked to a different cause. But I still have to report it as an "adverse event" so that it can be noted down.
Even common medication such as paracetemol etc etc has some scary looking side effects.
These are helpful, i will pass this on. Thank you.
dizzyblonde
18-03-09, 03:18 PM
BTW Viney my brother works for 'mental health' he works with patients that have been in hospital with mental health issues, that have gone back out in the community. He knows quite a lot about all sorts of anti depressants etc, so if you need to know about any other types, I only need to ask, and he can get a lot of info for you.
Kate Moss
18-03-09, 04:02 PM
Evil stuff in my opinion.
And yes Dr's give it out way too easy - I was 17. Would never go near it again
Prozac is of the first generation Selective Seratonin Re-uptake Inhibitors (SSRI's). second generation go under names such as seroxat. There are third generation ones about but I'm not sure of their brand names but yes they are all fluoxetine based.
SSRI's have a long and well tested history of helping many people with depression, particularly that associated with anxiety. There have been documented side effects, particularly amongst adolescent, based possibly the biggest know effect is to help a lot people feel a lot better.
Depression, at least of the clinically diagnosed type ( not just feeling a bit down) is persistent and awful. Unlike some other disorders the person knows how bad they feel.
There may be an identifiable environmental trigger or there may not be. Non drug treatments (CBT being the common and effective currently, although difficult to obtain through the NHS) can be effective but ususally best used alongside drug therapy.
It is very rare for one of the SSRI's to have the knock out fuzzy head feeling mentioned here, which is more often associated with tranquilisers or other classes of drugs.
There are one of many tools available to your GP/Psychologist/Psychiatrist and used carefully can bring good relief
HTH
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