Posted by JohnL on September 21, 2001, at 18:25:17
In reply to People's Experiences on various SSRI's, posted by Roo on September 21, 2001, at 14:39:00
Just a rough guess, but based on everything you've said, I would favor the strategy of getting back on Prozac again and adding 2.5mg to 7.5mg of Zyprexa to it. Either one alone can work equally well, but when they are combined the effects are synergistic. The sum is greater than the parts, if that makes any sense. Another good med to kickstart that Prozac is Adrafinil.
I think your option of Zoloft is a good choice. I just think Prozac plus Zyprexa would be a better way to go. Just my opinion though.
John> I was just wondering if anyone has any experiences
> with switching from one SSRI medication to another
> and if so, what differences they experienced.
>
> Prozac has pooped out on me after being on it for years.
> The only other SSRI I tried was celexa, and I didn't like
> it--gained weight, sweated alot, was too sleepy,e tc.
> I know it's different for everybody--that what agrees
> with one person, won't with another, but still...I'm
> just curious...
> I liked the prozac a lot when it worked. I have taken
> Wellbutrin (felt more depressed on it), Serzone (felt
> suicidal on it), desipramine (felt sick on it)....
> I was thinking about trying Zoloft...
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