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Re: Would Lexapro suit me? » Slinky

Posted by Ritch on November 9, 2004, at 9:53:47

In reply to Would Lexapro suit me?, posted by Slinky on November 9, 2004, at 1:10:07

> I have dsythemia and rapid cycling bipolar--I've had major depression now for over a year.
> I tried Celexa..I stopped it due to leg twitching and it actually increased my obsessive/intrusive thoughts.
> I've just about had enough of the paxil side effects..which are needing to constantly move my aching legs..diarrhea..and a craving for alcohol( I haven't touched drink for 5 years)-I've been on it well over 12 weeks
> Another alternative is fluoxamine but I smoke.
> Also Remeron--I don't need an appetite increase as I'm about to start lithium soon.
> Any ideas welcome.
> Oh and because effexor helped me I'm awaiting duloxetine to be prescribed here in uk.
> Any ideas?

Slinky, I wouldn't bother with the Lexapro if Celexa was unendurable. I found Lexapro just a speedier, less drowsy version of Celexa-I had all the same side effects. I quit my tiny bit of Cymbalta trial. It was just too agitating and anxiety provoking. Remeron-I agree-not worth the porkouts. Maybe it would be best to just wean off the Paxil and start up the lithium and see how it goes? SRI's are such a hassle. When I quit the Cymbalta I reverted back to Stratterra and I feel a lot better (*less* anxious). I'm also starting a once-a-day dose of SJW and it seems to calm me down and I'm tolerating it. The Stratterra+SJW isn't causing any hypomania at all--- and I can sit still without jumping up or wiggling my legs all around! cheers.. Mitch


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