Gave Me My Life Back I know everyone responds differently to every drug, but for me Prozac has given me new life. I had taken anafranil prior to prozac, and while it was effective, it didn't quite get me far enough. The doctor suggested I try prozac 12 years ago. I resisted at first, after all the nonsense things that were in the press about it. I finally went on it, and have been on it almost ever since. I've stopped and tried other things that theoretically didn't have the same side effect profile, but they never seemed anywhere near as effective for my ocd or my depression. I still suffer from some anxiety, but I take klonopin and xanax for that. Mostly manageable. As for prozac's side effects, they certainly are there. I have a certain amount of sexual dysfunction, constantly fighting weight gain, and my sleep is very broken up though I take the prozac first thing in the morning. The great parts though outweigh the bad. The horrible thoughts are still there, but aren't horrible anymore. They are manageable. I can think much more clearly and am far more organized and productive. Overall, I think the fact that I've been on it for 12 years indicates my overall satisfaction with prozac. I'm always willing to try something new to avoid the side effects, but for now, Prozac is wonderful.