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Sep 16, 2017, 08:44 AM
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Hi everyone
I tried Zoloft for my pure OCD and depression and even after two days whilst taking it I was feeling horrible. Diazepam made everything even worse so stopped them all. My doctor started me on Prozac 20 once a day. Two days so far a bit irritability and nightmares. So not that bad. However it makes me feel numb. Is this normal? It scares me a bit. Can't feel much. I know obviously it's too early for it to work and all but I am just wondering if this is a side effect that will wear off in like two weeks time? And for those who tried it, were you helped by it and when did you notice a difference? Any comments welcome. Thanks 
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Sep 16, 2017, 08:54 AM
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I guess i thought feeling numb was kinda the whole point of taking prozac in the first place.
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Sep 16, 2017, 09:45 AM
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Hi and thank you for your reply. I don't know I guess I will have to just endure it for a while. I used to hate pills like that but when you need them then you need them!
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Sep 16, 2017, 10:23 PM
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I've found Prozac by far the least sedating and the least likely to make me feel like a zombie.
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Sep 16, 2017, 10:45 PM
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Sep 17, 2017, 06:28 AM
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Thank you all for your replies.
I have nightmares every night on it. But that's the least of my worries. I started having palpitations. I thought oh well it will go away but this morning I almost passed out whilst taking a shower I think I had tachycardia and my blood pressure dropped. I phoned NHS24 (I live in Scotland, UK) and told me to not take it today and phone my GP tomorrow as I might need to change pills. I am disappointed. This pill seemed to not sedate me and work ok so far even from the first few pills. And now I probably need to change again.. how long until I find something that agrees with me 
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Sep 17, 2017, 11:42 AM
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All psychotropic drugs come with some side effects for some users and it's pretty common. The good news is that they only last a few days to a week or so getting better everyday. Rarely do they require stopping the medication.
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Sep 17, 2017, 12:35 PM
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Sep 17, 2017, 02:18 PM
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I've never had any problem taking my meds...really no big deal side effects and they work well. I DO have major problems being OFF my meds so I'm grateful for them. Diabetics, cardiac patients, everybody with an illness has to take meds, us included.
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