I am about to take prozac (or the generic, flouxetine) for the 2nd time, and again am very nervous about it. I stopped taking it a year ago because my father passed away and nothing was helping me anymore.

Suddenly, 2 weeks ago almost, I had another huge panic attack and have been extremely anxious and panicky ever since. I have not been able to eat.. I am starving, because I can't get myself too.. my stomach is too nervous. I am very scared of vomiting.. huge phobia, I have never vomited before.

Prozac didn't give me side effects before other than tiredness... do you think that could change now that I am about to start it up again?

Also, for anyone who takes prozac... how long did it take to start working? what I'm most concerned about right now is being able to eat again and relax... I just want the effects to leave for now while I am at home.. I can't even relax or feel better at home!

If anyone takes it, please let me know your experience and if it worked for your anxiety.

If I remember correctly, it helped my anxiety but made my depression worse, but right now all I care about is the anxiety and being able to slow my heart down for at least a while or while I am at home. It's starting to hurt cuz it's always pounding.

I don't remember exactly how it went on that so just let me know if it works well for anxiety for YOU. I like to hear others stories. And if it is prone to a lot of nausea side effects.

I'm already on ativan (lorazepam) and have been, but even that is not calming my nervous stomach.

Thank you for your help and reading my post.

Caitlin