Prozac Mania
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» FactoryGirl - clarification
I didn't mean to imply that you had been one of those people blaming Prozac for Michael Hutchence's death. The media and other rockers did that. What I wanted to point out was that there were other factors to his death. These factors may or may not have had a part to play in his suicide. There may be other factors in every case of Prozac Mania. I just wanted to point out one case that I knew a bit about.I'm sure that Prozac has caused some very weird things. It just put me to sleep so I guess I was safe(?!) I think the companies that make these drugs are irresponsible. Still, as you say, the majority of people are being helped. It's a hard call. I do agree that drug companies should be more "up front" about possible side effects.
-- posted by FactoryGirl
» welshleo - Similar UK Case Recently
There was a similar UK case recently where the judge accepted that the SSRI that the defendant was taking had been the cause of his behaviour.I can't remember the full details of the case but I think the charge against him was quite serious.
-- posted by welshleo
» BLUELOON - Booze and prozac?
My 25 yr old was hurt playing football when he was 14. He hurt his brain.At age 18, the doctor put him on 2 prozacs a day for depression caused by the brain damage.When he goes out he takes some beer and booze and cuts back on the prozac that day. A feew times lately he has thrown up easily whil doing this.
He claims he has it under control?
Is it safe?
What can happen if he continues this?
Do others do the same?
Is prozac forever? Longterm
effects know?
-- posted by BLUELOON
» mcman - Re: Booze and prozac?
In response to message posted by BLUELOON:HI, Blueloon. I don't know who gave your son permission to cut back on his meds, but this is a dangerous practice if he's not under a doctor's supervision. Depression is a long-term illness. It usually runs its course after 6 months, but a great many relapse if they stop taking their antidepressant. If your son feels he can lead a normal life without Prozac, he should discuss his options with his doctor. I can't comment on his physical reaction to the meds and the booze - this is something a qualified practitioner needs to answer. As for longterm effects, we don't really know - one encouraging sign, though, is the recent discovery that Prozac and similar drugs can spur brain cell growth and contribute in a positive way to the chemical processes that protect brain cells, so one day, perhaps, even people who don't have depression may be taking drugs like Prozac in low doses to protect the brain against the ravages of aging.
-- posted by mcman
» xlaurmo - Prozac Mania
My Mom has been on Prozac for 5 years. Since April 2002 she has been in almost a constant mania. Finally, (after much stress on our family) her doctor is taking her off Prozac. I've read the Prozac Mania article and I am beginning to think the Prozac has caused her bi-polar like symptoms. If she goes off Prozac will this be the end of the mania? She is in her 50's and this is the first time she has had these manic symptoms. I'm confused if Prozac causes bi-polar illness or if it puts the person in a short term mania that will subside once they go off the drug. Thanks in advance.-- posted by xlaurmo
» mcman - Re: Prozac Mania
In response to message posted by xlaurmo:Hi, xlaurmo. Usually the antidepressant-induced mania resolves quickly once the antidpressant is removed. There may be exceptions, but let's work with the premise your mom will be okay. If not, you will probably know before she does, so you may have to use gentle persusaion to get her to see her pdoc.
-- posted by mcman
» xlaurmo - Re: Re: Prozac Mania
In response to message posted by mcman:I am so grateful to have found the information you've included on this site. I've been on a six month quest for information on mania and this site has the most conclusive I've found. My mom has been off Prozac for over three weeks, I realize Prozac stays in your body for a long time, but she is still having unusual behavior. Specifically, behavior that she's had right before entering a mania. If her mania is due to prozac when could I expect things to return to "normal"? She has always been an unusual, reclusive kind of person - however, this summer produced some truly bizarre behavior. Also, she has been on Prozac for five years and not been manic. If her mania is due to Prozac why would she suddenly turn manic after so many years of not seemingly normal behavior?
-- posted by xlaurmo
» mcman - Re: Re: Re: Prozac Mania
In response to message posted by xlaurmo:Hi,Xlaurmo. The usual suspect is stress. If your mom has been under unusual stress lately, this together with the Prozac could possibly trigger a previously unrecognized tendency to have a manic episode. The continued stress would expain her still unusual behavior even after she went off the Prozac. Mind you. I'm not a doctor and I don't know your mom, so there may be some other cause. But assuming stress is a factor, you might want to help your mom attack and manage the causes - eg work, finances, relationships. If her job is toxic, for example, maybe she should be looking for another one. Cognitive therapy works very well for managing stress, as does exercise, yoga, relaxation, etc.
In the meantime, her doctor or psychiatrist needs to know everything.
-- posted by mcman
» xlaurmo - Re: Re: Re: Re: Prozac Mania
In response to message posted by mcman:Me, my Dad, and my brother have all tried to call her doctor. He says he can't speak to us because of patient/client confidentiality. I've been mad about him not speaking with us, because I feel like we could've helped her much earlier. I even left a message at his office after she was admitted to the local psychiatric hospital explaining I thought it would be in his best interest to review what the team of psychiatrists said about her behavior. To my knowledge he hasn't done anything about this. P.S. She was released from the hospital within 24 hrs. because local state law says you can't hold an adult against their will for more than 24 hrs.
-- posted by xlaurmo
» mcman - Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Prozac Mania
In response to message posted by xlaurmo:Hi, Xlaurmo. Having the family included vastly improves your mother's chance of a favorable outcome. Your mother can waive her confidentiality and her doctor knows this. If the doctor is unwilling to work with the family, then it might be time to find another doctor who will.
-- posted by mcman
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