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Help To Overcome Depression And Extreme Urge To Commit Suicide While Being On Prozac And Xanax

I was given Prozac 4 wks. ago for depression and I am on Xanax for quite some time. I am getting awfull ideas of commiting suicide. It's so intence that I have actually decided that I was going to do myself in by taking two straight edge razers and cut both juggler veins in my neck at the same time bending over the tub to bleed out. I want it to be successful. There will be no reviving me that way. It's fast and easy, and will work the best for sure. Is this what Prozac makes people feel like when they take this medication. I stopped taking it and I am walking in my dr's. office mon. morning. I'm scared and never felt like doing something so drastic in my life. PLEASE GIVE ME ADVICE !!!
Tue, 8 Apr 2014
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Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.

I understand that you have been diagnosed to have depression are going through a difficult time due to your suicidal ideas. Now, there have been previous reports of Prozac (Fluoxetine) being associated with an increase in suicidal ideation in children. This is not conclusively proven. Moreover, it has not been found to cause any such effects in adults.

So, in my opinion, it is more likely that these suicidal thoughts you are having are due to depression rather than due to the medication. I would advise you to review with your doctor for a detailed evaluation and further help.

Wish you all the best.

Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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Help To Overcome Depression And Extreme Urge To Commit Suicide While Being On Prozac And Xanax

Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query. I understand that you have been diagnosed to have depression are going through a difficult time due to your suicidal ideas. Now, there have been previous reports of Prozac (Fluoxetine) being associated with an increase in suicidal ideation in children. This is not conclusively proven. Moreover, it has not been found to cause any such effects in adults. So, in my opinion, it is more likely that these suicidal thoughts you are having are due to depression rather than due to the medication. I would advise you to review with your doctor for a detailed evaluation and further help. Wish you all the best. Regards, Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar Consultant Psychiatrist