Prozac (fluoxetine)

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Dr. Pagnani of Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates discusses Prozac (fluoxetine) the earliest FDA approved SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) in the US. He discusses indications and some of the potential side effects of this medication.
Dr. Pagnani is the founder and medical director of Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates, an Instructor at The Johns Hopkins Hospital for the Department of Psychiatry, he supervises psychiatric residents at Jefferson Hospital, he serves on the Young Professional Board of Uplift, the Center for Grieving Children and he maintains a private practice of Psychiatry in Philadelphia where he sees patients for one-time psychiatric evaluations and second opinions. He is a licensed physician and surgeon in NJ, PA, NY, MD, DE, FL and CA and can provide consultations to individuals via HIPAA compliant Telehealth visits living in these locations.
Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates is a private practice of psychiatry consisting of about 25 psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners and psychotherapists with physical locations in Philadelphia and Paoli, PA and serving all of PA, NJ, NY and FL virtually via HIPAA compliant tele-psychiatry. Individuals seeking not only evaluations but long-term psychiatric care, can contact Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates directly.
These videos aim to increase awareness and discussion of mental health topics and to encourage struggling individuals to schedule an appointment directly with a mental health provider. Mental health needs to be normalized, and simply speaking about mental health topics openly, is an important first step.
Dr. Pagnani and Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates are NOT advocating for or against the use of any mentioned psychiatric medications for any specific individual. Additionally, any side effects mentioned are not a complete list of potential side effects or contraindications to taking any mentioned medications, and all risks and benefits of a medication should be discussed with an individual’s provider at an appointment, before starting, stopping or making changes to a medication regimen.
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@droopy.9098 8 күн бұрын

Started prozac yesterday, I was actually able to go past my limit at the gym. But I was not into the workout and it made me feel like I didn't wanna be there

@stellaancimer8505 5 ай бұрын

I take 80 mg for huge ocd, it is excellent, i am only 2 weeks on high dose, so i am waiting that side effects go away, but definetly huge impact on ocd and depression 😊❤

@-_farah_- Ай бұрын

When did u started to see improvement and what are the side effects ?

@stellaancimer8505 Ай бұрын

@@-_farah_- at the beginning it was worse, really worse, then I would say around one month, I see improvements, but now I have problems with side effects, so we will have to change probably..

@shannassyross3731 Ай бұрын

I just got prescribed this. The Lexapro that I was on was causing me high blood pressure. I hope this is a better alternative.

@user-nk7hg1ct2y 2 ай бұрын

This is excellent medicine I’m also very sacred before but when I take it seriously it’s help in the name of Jesus please listen your only doctors and don’t do google and you tubers it’s all false info . Please listen only doctor and take the medicine . And lord Jesus help you.

@AdrianN.88 9 ай бұрын

side effects of paroxetine and fluoxetine seem to be identical. When i complained of drowsiness I was offered to be put on prozac.

@edwarddunphy3099 Жыл бұрын

I take 60 mg a day it's an excellent medication

@RittenhousePsych Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing!

@hoyconjessi5141 4 ай бұрын

Hi Dr. I called your practice and was told your are not currently seeing patients from California. Hope you can soon help!!

@EphesianRose 9 ай бұрын

it’s sad because even at half the lowest dose, i had eye pressure issues that felt too risky to wait out.

@ethanagosta8037 2 ай бұрын

What do you mean by eye pressure issue? I was just prescribed and I’m trying to learn more about it.

@reannabunch2996 8 ай бұрын

I have to take it at night because it makes me sleepy

@user-wh3hr3oz6l 10 ай бұрын

Hello, I've been on 20mg for 10 months, i live in Thailand and unable to get 10mg tablets to Taper, the doc told me to take it every other day then stop, does this seem right? thanks

@RittenhousePsych 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Because prozac has a very long half life, it CAN be taken every other day, when tapering . This is not an uncommon recommendation by psychiatrists. It's important to continue to discuss directly with your provider, but in general, I would not be surprised to hear that a provider recommended every other day dosing, in this kind of situation. Best, - Dr. Pagnani

@BhavanaRaj-yf5gv Ай бұрын

I'm on 10 mg ,getting severe hunger pangs which makes me irritable and weak . I could go untill 11 am for bf, now i am hungry by 6 and evey 4 hrs , should i reduce the dose

@danielasanchez265 Ай бұрын

Let your psychiatrist know. Everyone reacts different and it’s very dependent on other medications you may be taking as well

@BhavanaRaj-yf5gv Ай бұрын

@danielasanchez265 I am not on any other medication, psychiatrist asked to stop the medication

@danielasanchez265 Ай бұрын

@@BhavanaRaj-yf5gvI would follow provider’s orders, it took me a long time of trial and error to find what works best for me and I can say I’m almost there ! :)

@markpatrick5246 Жыл бұрын

This depressed me that it will take longer for prozac to work….since it has a long half life shouldn’t it be faster ?I’ve been on 5 mg for decades and due to losing mom, I just increased to 10 mg 11 days ago and was hoping it would have good benefit in 2-3 weeks ? For anxiety and panic

@RittenhousePsych Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment, and great question. Some of the effects of increasing this medication can be felt quickly. The full effect of a change, does often take longer than some medications with shorter half lives. The reason for this, is that full effect is typically achieved about 4-6 weeks after you reach a full concentration in your body. The longer the half life, the longer it takes to get to a full concentration. Again, I do not mean to discourage you, and patients often do start to feel positive effects after an increase, within a couple of weeks. Please be sure to speak directly with your provider if you have worsening of symptoms. Sincerely, - Dr. Pagnani

@thetrispyone7812 2 ай бұрын

I dont think lasting longer in bed would be considered a bad thing 😂

@Tbone.357 6 күн бұрын

Assuming you can get it up in the first place.

@thetrispyone7812 6 күн бұрын

@@Tbone.357 yea that might help 🤣

@arjunkirtane0519 3 ай бұрын

Once the plan is in motion, I will not tolerate any of my medicines ever being messed with. If a doctor does not want to prescribe me fluoxetine, he/she should say so, rather than writing me a fake prescription. Once the plan is in motion, I will be taking 20mg of fluoxetine per day for depression, anxiety, and binge eating disorder. Whatever side effects the medicine may cause is the trade-off that I am choosing to make. I am legally entitled to make such a choice for myself since I am an adult.

@beatrizrosado898 11 ай бұрын

For some,POISON

@shuiwahlee5836 9 ай бұрын

Was it poison for you and why?

@reannabunch2996 8 ай бұрын

It was better for me than alcohol

@pheonixguy33maneha99 Ай бұрын

It's not for me.

@Tbone.357 6 күн бұрын

Not a helpful comment.

@yaraviera4444 4 ай бұрын

Exercise is better. But always asked a doctor. Also tea. Black tea green tea go for a walk..talk to a stranger..we all need to talk..

@Tbone.357 6 күн бұрын

Chemical imbalances sometimes require a chemical. Simplistic answers aren't helpful.

@DylanMT-xk7mx 4 ай бұрын

Great stuff! And yes, I tried what I read the other day and it was mind blowing to see her writhing with pleasure and ready for anything. It started when I learned to last at least 30 minutes go’ogling the latest in Greyzar Drinbo's PE Solution and now she keeps dragging me back lol