Posted by Bill L on June 10, 2003, at 16:20:04
In reply to SSRI woes, please help , posted by Sabina on June 10, 2003, at 15:36:15
Hi Sabina. It sounds like you are really having a rough time. Do you suffer from depression? I know that that is one of your Lexapro side effects.
Buspar helps some people. Have you ever tried a prescription antianxiety drug? Have you tried Effexor? Effexor is often used successfully for anxiety and/or depression.
Your Lexapro side effects are not uncommon. Except maybe for the depression side effect. But they generally go away with time, like after a month or so. With many people, tiredness and anorgasmia will not completely go away.
I guess that I would recommend giving the Lexapro a few weeks before giving up on it. Then ask your doc to give you Effexor if you haven't already tried it. I think that you could also take Buspar along with Effexor. And also consider an anti-anxiety drug either alone or with an antidepressent.
If your doc gives you a hard time, try a different one. The important think is that you see a competent doc that you feel comfortable with. That's more important than whether your doc is an internist or a psychiatrist.
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