Started Prozac today

[yeahbuddy289]

Been battling with depression for a long time now. Though maybe it was my low testosterone causing it but TRT has been no help. I spoke with a counselor and that did absolutely nothing for me. I really tried my best to hold off on trying medication as I dont really believe in it and I have always disliked the idea that doctors seem to put anyone on antidepressants and it seems like 90% of the population is on them.

Anyways, I saw my doctor today and he prescribed me prozac. Im doing 10mg a day for two weeks, then ill be taking 20mg a day. Im kind of nervous about what to expect in the up coming weeks. Anyone have any input as to how it made you feel or if it changed you? Also, Im worried that it will make me put on weight. I asked my doctor and he said it shouldnt but im concerned about that. On the bright side it might help with my premature ejaculation! lol

[Proximal]

Prozac did me right. Takes a few weeks to kick in. Just wait, don't think about possible changes, let it work a while. Good luck.

[hammerheart]

Been battling with depression for a long time now. Though maybe it was my low testosterone causing it but TRT has been no help. I spoke with a counselor and that did absolutely nothing for me. I really tried my best to hold off on trying medication as I dont really believe in it and I have always disliked the idea that doctors seem to put anyone on antidepressants and it seems like 90% of the population is on them.

Anyways, I saw my doctor today and he prescribed me prozac. Im doing 10mg a day for two weeks, then ill be taking 20mg a day. Im kind of nervous about what to expect in the up coming weeks. Anyone have any input as to how it made you feel or if it changed you? Also, Im worried that it will make me put on weight. I asked my doctor and he said it shouldnt but im concerned about that. On the bright side it might help with my premature ejaculation! lol

Have you included HCG in your TRT protocol? T never did anything for my mood, in fact worsened it, especially with unmanaged E2, but boosting pregnenolone/progesterone does the trick for me. Never felt anywhere good with serotonin enhancers like prozac, though it might be effective through other mechanisms (HT2C antagonism).

[hammerheart]

What does your depression consist of? Is it low energy depression, or melancholic type (sadness, crying)?

[yeahbuddy289]

Yes I am using hcg. The doctor didn't prescribe it but I am running it at 250iu 2x a week. Definitely low energy and just not happy with anything.

[hammerheart]

Let me premise that I'm a bit biased about SSRI, I don't like them at all.

I'm not sure the fluoxetine will do you any good, serotonin enhancing compounds are generally more useful for agitated, anxious depressive states rather than asthenia, they kind of work like having high estrogen - they might make you sluggish, lethargic, hold water, crave food etc which I believe is the last thing you want.

It can also fill you with an empty happiness feeling, you get a zombie smile on your face all of the time.

This, according to my experience. I don't want to replace your doc so go check with him anyway, but imo if you want to go with the antidepressants route you should rather try a mild stimulant like bupropion (wellbutryn), which is also prescribed as a smoke cessation support, and provides good response in depressive-anergic states.

[Mr.BB]

Let me premise that I'm a bit biased about SSRI, I don't like them at all.

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Dont know how losing the sex life can help anyone, but hey thats only my opinion.

[yeahbuddy289]

I don't have a sex drive now unfortunately... I hate the idea of taking this type of medication but it was kind of a last resort. Thanks for all the input like I said I really don't like the whole idea of taking this medication and I'm kinda nervous about what to expect from it so it's good to hear some other people's experiences with it.
Basically I'm feeling like I don't want to be around anyone, no interest in sex whatsoever, things that use to make me happy I have no desire for anymore, I have trouble falling asleep. And I have no energy but my brain is going a million miles an hour thinking about stuff and worrying about things.

[hammerheart]

What are your DHT levels like?

Ever looked into thyroid?

[yeahbuddy289]

Not sure about DHT. I believe thyroid was check with initial blood work when we discovered I had low testosterone.

[hammerheart]

Not sure about DHT. I believe thyroid was check with initial blood work when we discovered I had low testosterone.

Noted. What is your TRT protocol?

[BG]

Ive been taking Trazadone for about 3-4 weeks now and I feel much better. I had a ear issue making me not sleep, causing anxiety and slight depression. Side effect is prolonged erections, had one for 30 minutes after sex last night, was kinda scary. Doesnt effect my sex drive at all.

[yeahbuddy289]

I tried Clomid 50mg a day and my numbers were good on that but I wasn't feeling any better. I am now on 100mg a week of test cyp. split into two injections and I am running hcg with it at 250iu's 2x a week.

BG- that's a weird side effect lol I have no sex drive so I've got nothing to loose but I am hoping it helps to prolong my ejaculations... always been a bit quick on the trigger lol

[yettibecsuse]

Been battling with depression for a long time now. Though maybe it was my low testosterone causing it but TRT has been no help. I spoke with a counselor and that did absolutely nothing for me. I really tried my best to hold off on trying medication as I dont really believe in it and I have always disliked the idea that doctors seem to put anyone on antidepressants and it seems like 90% of the population is on them.

Anyways, I saw my doctor today and he prescribed me prozac. Im doing 10mg a day for two weeks, then ill be taking 20mg a day. Im kind of nervous about what to expect in the up coming weeks. Anyone have any input as to how it made you feel or if it changed you? Also, Im worried that it will make me put on weight. I asked my doctor and he said it shouldnt but im concerned about that. On the bright side it might help with my premature ejaculation! lol

I thought mine would also be fixed by trt; i had a level of 7 ft for 35 years; has heaps of counselling for depression and anxiety as well; i decided that we'll rounded approach is to include medication. Once I started taking it is was 200% better; in some cases it is genetic and a management plan like planning a cycle is the perfect solution. it actually helps me with greater frequency and intensity of training because I am focused and not anxious

[Slowhand]

I have pretty severe PTSD SSRIs destroy my libido, making me even more depressed. Many doctors don't understand how much a functioning penis plays into your mood lol

[yeahbuddy289]

Crazy to hear all these stories of these drugs killing sex drive. Like I said I have no desire so maybe it will have an opposite affect on me lol

[Slowhand]

It's possible! If I wasn't in a committed relationship I wouldn't care myself.

[hammerheart]

I tried Clomid 50mg a day and my numbers were good on that but I wasn't feeling any better. I am now on 100mg a week of test cyp. split into two injections and I am running hcg with it at 250iu's 2x a week.

Have you ever been on weekly, larger pins? Some guys do better on those instead of 2x weekly. Do you have bloodwork for SHBG? I can run test up to "subcycle" levels but if SHBG stays elevated I get virtually no improvements in symptoms.

[hammerheart]

Crazy to hear all these stories of these drugs killing sex drive. Like I said I have no desire so maybe it will have an opposite affect on me lol

There are worsee feelings than no libido, the sort of totally loosing your mating instinct, becoming asexual and even get repulsion from sex.

[< <Samson> >]

Ouch, all around

I came off everything - prescribed & not - only thing left now is the juice, a drink here & there & once in a while some weed


Better than ever so far - but, it's hard to maintain. I lose focus randomly & still get outbursts of anxiety. All manageable so far without additives.

I am not saying it can be done by everyone by any means. But, if you can do it - it's the way to go.

[Proximal]

Crazy to hear all these stories of these drugs killing sex drive. Like I said I have no desire so maybe it will have an opposite affect on me lol

Prozac had no negative effect on sex drive for me personally. I'm thinking however that the more you scrutinize or focus on what will or won't happen you may be biassing the effects. Give em a shot, wait a bit, then decide. If Prozac works it works, if it doesn't, then move on. just my .02.

[BG]

I tried Clomid 50mg a day and my numbers were good on that but I wasn't feeling any better. I am now on 100mg a week of test cyp. split into two injections and I am running hcg with it at 250iu's 2x a week.

BG- that's a weird side effect lol I have no sex drive so I've got nothing to loose but I am hoping it helps to prolong my ejaculations... always been a bit quick on the trigger lol

You getting the cyp prescribed?

[Mr.BB]

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BG- that's a weird side effect lol I have no sex drive so I've got nothing to loose but I am hoping it helps to prolong my ejaculations... always been a bit quick on the trigger lol

Careful what you wish for. You may go from premature ejaculation to can't finish no matter what...

[yeahbuddy289]

I don't remember the exact number but SHBG was in range but on the high end. I started taking vitamin d to try to lower it. I have always pinned twice a week... doctor said once a week but after reading everything on here I decided to split it into two injections.

BG- yes it is prescribed. I am currently using up a vial of test e from a previous cycle but it is pharm grade.

[yeahbuddy289]

Careful what you wish for. You may go from premature ejaculation to can't finish no matter what...

I'm afraid of that lol. But literally I'm done in seconds some days so I'll take my chances lol

[hammerheart]

I don't remember the exact number but SHBG was in range but on the high end. I started taking vitamin d to try to lower it. I have always pinned twice a week... doctor said once a week but after reading everything on here I decided to split it into two injections.

That could be your problem. Twice weekly imo is overrated, your TRT might need a tune up. Your symptoms are more suggestive of poor relaxation than depression and boosting DHT can help in that area.

The ranges for SHBG are useless.

[hammerheart]

I might also add, 5k IU Vitamin D3 did nothing for me in the regards of SHBG. I needed to add a tad (10mg/die split) of stanozolol to my TRT protocol in order to get it working (at physiological levels).

[yeahbuddy289]

Thanks for all the advice man.. if this doesn't help I will look into other options.

[yettibecsuse]

Thanks for all the advice man.. if this doesn't help I will look into other options.

I started the prozac same time as the Nebido and my sex drive is better than Normal. Been on both for a while now years and definitely notice the difference when not on ether. I use it with professional supervision ( psy) and my training as the base of my mental health triangle. I need all four Training is ultra important to me and my time for myself controlling my temperate.