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Originally Posted by spredar
I just started 20mg of prozac 4 days ago for anxiety and have found myself getting somewhat irritable and more easily agitated. I read these could be side effects but wonder what experience others have had? I am frustrated with a significant martial issue that has been ongoing (the source of my anxiety) but didn't feel myself losing a bit of control like I have the last couple of days. I think now that I realize this is happening and the source (the meds and/or situation) I can control it for now, but is this normal or should I be running to the doctors office? How long might it last? I guess I can't distinguish which or if both are contributing to these symptoms.
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It's unlikely that the Prozac is causing these side effects if this is your first time on antidepressants. Prozac takes 3-8 weeks to have a noticeable impact on your body, and this applies to other SSRIs too. You are likely experiencing psychosomatic effects related either to your life-circumstances or subconscious feelings regarding your medication, rather than an actual biochemical response to the medication itself. If you are concerned though, contact your prescriber.