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riveranddesert

Set back with medication

I need support - advice welcome

So, I've been taking meds for OCD for most of my adult life and Luvox worked great in dealing with OCD symptoms.

After years on it I noticed it was really draining my energy, especially when trying to wake up. It was also making me apathetic and I was gaining weight and losing interest in hobbies.

I asked my doctor if there was something else and he said my options were pretty much Zoloft (a no go due to a bad previous experience), Prozac, or Paxil. I decided to give Prozac a shot.

It really helped my energy levels and I noticed waking up was getting easier.

Then the side effects hit. Nausea, upset stomach, and severe diarrhea. I spoke with my doctor and he advised give it time.

It's been three months and the side effects haven't really improved and they're interfering with my daily life. I think it's time to call Prozac a fail for me and switch back to Luvox.

I'm disappointed to lose the increased energy, especially in the mornings.

I might try Paxil, but I'm now pretty skeptical about other meds.

Any one else deal with issues like this? Is there anything I should ask my doctor?

Posted May 4, 2025, 4:50 PM UTC

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