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Posted by Sheilac on February 15, 2011, at 11:02:23
My doc has me on a low dose of Prozac and so far so good. No side effects, except, I feel almost too relaxed. I don't really have the energy or motivation to work out.
I am going to ask my doc about this issue.
Anyone else feel almost stoned on antidepressants?
Posted by Phillipa on February 15, 2011, at 11:19:06
In reply to Tooooo relaxed/Prozac, posted by Sheilac on February 15, 2011, at 11:02:23
Maybe a slightly lower dose for a while? Wow it anxiety wise gave me panic attacks. My Daughter does well on it also after some initial anxiety. Phillipa
Posted by tensor on February 15, 2011, at 11:34:28
In reply to Tooooo relaxed/Prozac, posted by Sheilac on February 15, 2011, at 11:02:23
> My doc has me on a low dose of Prozac and so far so good. No side effects, except, I feel almost too relaxed. I don't really have the energy or motivation to work out.
>
> I am going to ask my doc about this issue.
>
> Anyone else feel almost stoned on antidepressants?Okay. You're on Prozac. Care to share why you're on Prozac, how long you have been, and at what dosage?
/Mattias
Posted by Sheilac on February 15, 2011, at 12:03:47
In reply to Re: Tooooo relaxed/Prozac » Sheilac, posted by tensor on February 15, 2011, at 11:34:28
I've been taking 60mg of Geodon (which I am now having problems with severe twiches and heart palps)and klonopin for about the last 8 months or so.
During this whole time I have had this nagging depression that Geodon has not gotten rid of. So, finally, my doc suggested we try a low dose 2.5mg of Prozac since I am so med sensitive. It's working. But I just feel too mellow. Of course, I am not taking my Adderall anymore - which could be the problem with being too laid back, lack of motivation, etc.
For some reason, I just needed a boost in my serotonin and it helps.
But, I'm now worried about the long term side effects of Geodon. I think I want to taper off and possibly replace it with something else.
I didn't have the twitches and heart palps when I took Seroquel. But, again, not sure I want to take an antipsychotic long term. I just need a mild mood stabilizer if I go back to Adderall.
Not sure what the doc will say.
I wish I could just pop some Adderall and get my motivation back.
Posted by tensor on February 15, 2011, at 12:19:01
In reply to Re: Tooooo relaxed/Prozac, posted by Sheilac on February 15, 2011, at 12:03:47
> I've been taking 60mg of Geodon (which I am now having problems with severe twiches and heart palps)and klonopin for about the last 8 months or so.
>
> During this whole time I have had this nagging depression that Geodon has not gotten rid of. So, finally, my doc suggested we try a low dose 2.5mg of Prozac since I am so med sensitive. It's working. But I just feel too mellow. Of course, I am not taking my Adderall anymore - which could be the problem with being too laid back, lack of motivation, etc.
>
> For some reason, I just needed a boost in my serotonin and it helps.
>
> But, I'm now worried about the long term side effects of Geodon. I think I want to taper off and possibly replace it with something else.
>
> I didn't have the twitches and heart palps when I took Seroquel. But, again, not sure I want to take an antipsychotic long term. I just need a mild mood stabilizer if I go back to Adderall.
>
> Not sure what the doc will say.
>
> I wish I could just pop some Adderall and get my motivation back.
>
>I really want to help you, partly because I have been helped by this forum for over a decade. But you need to tell me why you are taking these meds. Never heard of a dosage of 2.5mg of Prozac, are you sure you got the numbers right?
Regards,
Mattias
Posted by morgan miller on February 16, 2011, at 1:22:06
In reply to Re: Tooooo relaxed/Prozac » Sheilac, posted by tensor on February 15, 2011, at 12:19:01
> > I've been taking 60mg of Geodon (which I am now having problems with severe twiches and heart palps)and klonopin for about the last 8 months or so.
> >
> > During this whole time I have had this nagging depression that Geodon has not gotten rid of. So, finally, my doc suggested we try a low dose 2.5mg of Prozac since I am so med sensitive. It's working. But I just feel too mellow. Of course, I am not taking my Adderall anymore - which could be the problem with being too laid back, lack of motivation, etc.
> >
> > For some reason, I just needed a boost in my serotonin and it helps.
> >
> > But, I'm now worried about the long term side effects of Geodon. I think I want to taper off and possibly replace it with something else.
> >
> > I didn't have the twitches and heart palps when I took Seroquel. But, again, not sure I want to take an antipsychotic long term. I just need a mild mood stabilizer if I go back to Adderall.
> >
> > Not sure what the doc will say.
> >
> > I wish I could just pop some Adderall and get my motivation back.
> >
> >
>
> I really want to help you, partly because I have been helped by this forum for over a decade. But you need to tell me why you are taking these meds. Never heard of a dosage of 2.5mg of Prozac, are you sure you got the numbers right?
>
> Regards,
> Mattias
>Probably a liquid version. I believe there is one.
Sheila, I would give it some time or tweak the dose a bit. I think you will get your energy back.
Posted by bearfan on March 5, 2011, at 4:03:53
In reply to Tooooo relaxed/Prozac, posted by Sheilac on February 15, 2011, at 11:02:23
That's probably a good response actually, especially if your overworked and stressed out. The feeling should go away somewhat after awhile.
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