Posted by JahL on February 26, 2001, at 12:21:52
In reply to Prozac/Buspar for Depression and OCD, posted by Crystal on February 26, 2001, at 7:47:41
> Hello again
> I was needing some advice/opinions.
> I have been on Prozac for one month and one week. One week on Buspar 20 mg. I have been on 40 mg prozac for almost two weeks. I have seen some improvements. Do you think I should give it another week or two? I am still having the OCD which brings on depression. I cannot remember how long the Paxil took. It worked wonderfully except for the weight gain. I am so tempted to switch back but I want to give prozac a fair trial since I have came this far. Ughh what a tuff decision. Any advice would be appreciated. My doctor keeps telling me to be patient.
> Just wanting to be back to where I was.
> Thank youHi Crystal.
OCD is notorious for taking longer to respond to ADs than simple depression, and often higher doses are required. It could take say,8-12 weeks, on a high-ish dose (say 40-60mg/Prozac), to achieve good results, as opposed to 2-4 weeks for depression.
Try & stick it out for another month (not easy I know); the fact that you are beginning to get a response is v encouraging.
Good Luck,
Jah.
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