Posted by SLS on May 19, 2000, at 22:49:05
In reply to Re: SSRIs: - Different, posted by Cindy W on May 17, 2000, at 21:59:19
> PeterJ, I've tried Prozac (worked for a while for depression, but didn't help OCD even at 80 mg/day...plus made me anorgasmic). Next tried Luvox (great for OCD, OK for depression, but not even any sexual desire and a lot of thirst). Then Zoloft (sexual desire, but inability to climax again...otherwise OK for depression but not much good for OCD). Serzone was great for social anxiety and depression, and for good sleep and good sex, but didn't impact OCD. Effexor-XR has been great for depression and OCD at a higher dose (375 mg/day) but makes me feel like I'm too energized sometimes (have trouble sleeping at night) and interferes a bit with sexual arousal. The only side effects I've ever experienced on SSRI's besides the sexual side effects were thirst, initial fatigue (went away after a while with each medication), dizziness (esp on Effexor-XR;again went away), and mood swings (on Serzone; went away after a few weeks). Maybe I'm lucky, but only the sexual side effects really bother me (just indicates what my priorities are, huh?) ;)
> --Cindy W
Dear Cindy,How are you?
That's one hell of a compendium of serotonergic drug profiles you gave here. It's the best I've ever seen. I am struck by how well your descriptions match the reputations these drugs have. Thanks.
I was just wondering how you are doing, and whether you have managed to find the right drug regimen.
If you aren't doing well, I thought I might mention that I see three combination alternatives staring me in the face.
1. Serzone + Luvox
2. Effexor + Serzone (I believe Noa is currently having success with this).
3. Effexor + Remeron
See ya'
- Scott
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