Posted by LynneDa on March 29, 2004, at 15:54:56
In reply to New NEWS on ANTIDEPRESSANTS!!!, posted by AntiTrust on March 28, 2004, at 8:02:04
I too saw the news and had to laugh (cynically).
After participating on these boards for 5 months, I could have told them that. Almost everyone who has started on Lexapro reports an increase in anxiety, depression and, yes, some suicidal thoughts, during the first few weeks of adjustment to an SSRI. This seems to be a common side effect that is, of course, not listed on any literature. The only way some of us got through that part of the ramp-up to the drug was the support found on this board - learning that everyone goes through it and gets through it!
It's a shame the pharm companies and doctors don't read this board and realize they could short-circuit the bad press by encouraging physicians to support their patients through that period with anti-anxiety meds or whatever might be needed til their bodies adjust, that it's not a permanent side effect.
That's my 2 cents worth! Good luck to all!!
~ Lynne
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>I heard recently that if you are on the list of 10 certain antidepressants that your doctor should watch closely for suicidal thoughts.
> I happen to be on one of these drugs on the list!
> anyone hear this news recently and any comments on it?
poster:LynneDa
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