Posted by jrbecker on March 25, 2003, at 17:15:30
In reply to Re: Lexapro vs. Celexa » jrbecker, posted by SLS on March 25, 2003, at 15:32:19
hang in there. yes, I can definitely say that some of the somnolescence wears off, as well as some of the insomnia and agitation. It probably took at least 4-5 weeks to reach a stable effect (for once the package insert is right on).
As for why I'm unable to handle higher dosages of Lex and Celexa, I'm not sure exactly. I'm fairly sensitive to most meds to begin with, some classes more than others. In terms of the SSRIs, they tend to induce anergia and sometimes agitation at regular dosages, so I tend to keep keep my levels low and augment with something else.
I'm definitely hopeful of duloxetine too, although based on my sensitivity to Effexor, I won't be standing in line at Walgreens the day it comes out -- gonna wait a while to see the typical reaction. My doc, who is on the Lilly advisory board for the drug, thinks it might be fairly effective. Ya never though... Strattera seems to be hitting the fan right now. If you can believe it, a lot of people are complaining -- of all things-- brain fog.
JB
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