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Posted by Nikita on February 11, 2005, at 7:19:50
My boyfriend was put on 10mg. of Lexapro by his gp for depression. It has made him totally numb and unfeeling. Is this normal? Will it last? It's been a month now and the same so doc lowered him to 5 mg. I'm trying to be really patient and understanding, but as someone with BPD myself, it's really hard to have someone tell you they feel nothing when you need constant reassurance of their love.
Posted by med_empowered on February 11, 2005, at 8:24:57
In reply to FEELING NOTHING, posted by Nikita on February 11, 2005, at 7:19:50
Sad but true, this happens with some antidepressant. Some call it "SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) induced apathy". Speaking from personal experience, it sucks. A lot. If your boyfriend is willing, and I imagine he would be, why not try another anti-depressant, or add one? Personally, Paxil made me about as caring as a statue, but meds that affect more than one neurotransmitter--like cymbalta, which I take now and hits neurepinephrine and serotonin, or effexor, or tofranil-- don't have this effect on me; they get rid of the depression, but don't seem to make me apathetic or dull. If he'd rather not withdraw from an anti-depressant and start all over with a new one (understandable), lots of things can be added, especially if he's just at 5mgs...wellbutrin (now available in generic), effexor, a tricyclic such as tofranil or elavil, straterra (generally for add/adhd, but apparently good for some depression cases), cymbalta (my current favorite), etc. Please don't give up on the situation just yet, but do try to change up the meds so this isn't an issue anymore. Good luck!
Posted by Phillipa on February 11, 2005, at 17:47:07
In reply to Re: FEELING NOTHING, posted by med_empowered on February 11, 2005, at 8:24:57
That's funny, Cymbalta made me totally apathetic and unfeeling. It just shows that what may work for one person doesn't always work the same for another. Fondly, Phillipa
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