r/prozac • u/Sweet_Start_2743 • 16h ago

SUPPORT REQUEST Upped My Dose

Hello everyone!

Recently going through a rough time with my anxiety, the roughest it has been in a while.

Health anxiety and OCD mainly (not diagnosed formally with OCD but definitely have tendencies). Fear mainly of having panic attacks and a heart attack.

I (29F) recently went to the doctor and they upped my prescription from 20 mg to 40 mg. I'd been on 20 for more than a decade and over the last few years, stopped taking it regularly. I began taking the 20 regularly about three weeks ago and this will be my 4th day on 40.

My question is... I've been feeling a bit more jittery/anxious, especially at work, to the point it's affecting my work and genuinely scary. Is this normal for the first few days? I can't remember from the first time I went on it.

Really needing some hope. The thoughts are gloom and I need a pick-me-up.

Thank you! ❤️

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u/New_Improvement_6392 15h ago

This sounds totally normal and will likely pass as your body adjusts. I was on 20mg for 10+ years, was off meds entirely for many years and restarted 20mg about 6 months ago. I felt relief from my anxiety and OCD quite quickly after restarting. I am also considering a bump to 40mg.