Posted by Racer on May 6, 2008, at 20:44:27
In reply to Re: Fast acting options for suicidal ideation? » Racer, posted by SLS on May 6, 2008, at 17:53:33
Sorry, everyone -- too tired to do this individually...
A couple of posters asked why I wouldn't go with Effexor again -- first, I'm looking for a temporary fix, something that would jump in and save the day. I'm not looking for something I'd stick with for any length of time. Effexor was not an effective choice for me -- with low dose Prozac, it made life bearable for a while. At a high cost -- side effects included elevated blood sugar, constipation, insomnia, anorgasmia, weight gain, foggy-headedness, etc. That just wasn't good enough I'd try it again, you know?
Cymbalta -- been there, done that, not something that would kick in fast enough to be worth it.
Zyprexa -- not a chance, nope, nuh-uh, no way. Sorry -- because of the weight gain, I won't even try it, not even as a temporary measure.
Abilify -- tried it, with BAD results. Too much agitation, too upsetting -- and in this situation, I think that would be a Very Bad Risk, you know?
And I can't remember if there were other suggestions made? Sorry -- I need a nap...
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