Posted by Zeke on January 4, 2000, at 17:39:43
In reply to Re: Switching from Prozac (?) Please inform/advise, posted by MA on January 4, 2000, at 15:04:53
For many people with OCD, a lower dose of an SSRI is as effective as a higher dose. BTW, other SSRIs and Anafranil would likely have the same anti-sexual effects.
Wellbutrin is a possibility, but that might increase the risk of seizures somewhat (combined with an SSRI vs alone). A stimulant conversely, ie, amphetamine, has anticonvulsant properties and in some people has an anti OCD effect also. (search PubMed for OCD and amphetamine) It would not be unreasonable for your doc to try this with you. A stimulant or Wellbutrin could also reduce SSRI anergia.
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