Posted by Bill LL on September 22, 2004, at 9:44:54
In reply to Re: Cymbalta for anxious depression?, posted by Allan on September 21, 2004, at 14:39:52
Until a few months a go I only took Lexapro. It worked great for my depression but I was too jittery. Then I added Strattera (120 mg) which is supposed to increase norepinephrine. It has made me feel significantly more relaxed.
> The thing is though ... I always thought that having more norepinephrine around would tend to *increase* anxiety?
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> > There is a good chance that Cymbalta will be better for you with regards to anxiety, especially since the SSRI's aggitated you. Cymbalta affects norepinephrine more than SSRI's and more than the lower doses of Effexor.
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> > > Does anyone have any idea about whether Cymbalta would be better for an anxious depression than Effexor?
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> > > The usual SSRI's all cause agitation in me.
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> > > Effexor seems to be causing severe chest tension in the afternoons.
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