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Does Prozac Help In Treating Anxiety?

I have anxiety issues and have been taking celexa 40mg daily for many years. I have every reason to be more anxious since recently I almost died with necrotizing fasciitis that affected my entire (especially my right arm) which caused me to retire from my job and my husband unexpectedly died. I am already obese and really would like to not gain anymore due to meds. I have also been depressed—not wanting to get dressed for the day and finding excuses not to leave the house. My daughter-in-law is a NP and says that she has been ordering more Prozac to her patients with success. What do you think?
Fri, 15 Dec 2017
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in my opinion yes pro zac helps with anxiety .

you would need to check hemoglobin and thyroid and blood sugars

cognitive behavioral therapy with therapist or computer based is also useful

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Does Prozac Help In Treating Anxiety?

in my opinion yes pro zac helps with anxiety . you would need to check hemoglobin and thyroid and blood sugars cognitive behavioral therapy with therapist or computer based is also useful