Prozac for social anxiety PLEASE help me =/?

Question

I've been on Prozac for social anxiety for 4 days. It's been making me more alert and my anxiety worse. Should I get off of it, or is it the type of medicine where it gets worse before it gets better ? My doctor is monitoring me on it for a week but i will doubt it will get better. I have severe social anxiety and I just want this to go away. If this med doesnt help, do you think another will ?

Answer 1

The thing with these types of meds is Prozac isn't going to work for one person but it might for another sometimes its a trial and error thing. Keep track of the way you are feeling and make sure to bring it to the attention of your Dr. Prozac is not the kind of drug you should stop and start on your own and these meds sometimes take a bit to kick in. Hang in there! And be sure to discuss your options with your MD.  

And a word of advice if you show up asking for Xanax and the like by name you can quickly get yourself labeled as a drug seeker.Ask your MD what other options for treatment that he/she feels you would benefit most from.

Answer 2

i would suggest xanex valium, ativan, or kilonopin. they've always helped me with social anxiety. ask your docter about them.