Has anyone ever had increased anxiety while increasing Prozac dosage?

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mrkittypong asked:


I just went from 15mg to 20 mg, I have been on 20 for 2 weeks and I am having moderate to severe anxiety. I take prozac for anxiety, and it has worked good thus far(4 months). Should I just deal with it and hope it gets better?

3 Comments

  1. .....  •  Dec 19, 2009 @10:34 pm

    call your doctor and make an appointment.
    maybe it will get better..just ask the doctor just to make sure.

  2. Connie B  •  Dec 20, 2009 @11:46 pm

    theres something wrong there

  3. MSpsych  •  Dec 21, 2009 @11:11 pm

    Yes. Prozac can be a double edged sword when it comes to anxiety. It works well for it, but until you get stable and used to the higher dosage it can cause anxiety. Every time they up it it can cause anxiety. Usually it will go away or you may need to try another anti-depressant. Lexapro is really good for anxiety. If your Prozac was working well, why was the dosage increased? Some people have to do an increased dose every other day or take something like a low dose of Xanax until their body gets used to it. Talk to your doctor ASAP - there is no reason to make yourself suffer,

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