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Posted by h on May 20, 2005, at 12:57:39
Hi there.
Maybe my life is overwhelming me more. Maybe it's poop-out. I started very slowly on Lexapro and built up first to 10 mgs, then a few months later I went up to 20. I did well on it for a long time. I particularly enjoyed the beginning days when I felt "better than well" However it was great not to have the standard Sunday night depression and Monday morning anxiety. Those are both back now.
I think in a year's time I have begun the dreaded "poop out" I am hesitant to simply up the dosage to 30 or 40. What else is out there that works? Is there anything newer than the Lexapro? I have tried paxil, effexor, wellbutrin, and zoloft and either had absolutely no effect, or severe nausea.
I am your basic functioning neurotic.. Any thoughts?I have added on folic acid, and fish oil but I think it may be time to deal with the poopout factor.
Posted by Alvin on May 20, 2005, at 13:12:07
In reply to Lexapro not working as well as it did. Suggestions, posted by h on May 20, 2005, at 12:57:39
Don't know what your diagnosis is (anxiety, depression, both?). I take ativan as needed, but because I need more, my doctor is suggesting replacing ativan with Abilify (it is a newer atypical antipsychotic) that is useful for anxiety as well as nonpsychotic mood disorders. it is supposed to have low side effects. It is a newer atypical because it is supposed to help regulate both Dopamine and Serontin receptors. I am trying to find out more on this board about it, while I've received one or two responses, still haven't found out a lot from people who have taken it for some time.
Posted by Phillipa on May 20, 2005, at 18:48:44
In reply to Re: Lexapro not working as well as it did. Suggestions, posted by Alvin on May 20, 2005, at 13:12:07
I thought it reved people up and increased their anxiety? Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Alvin on May 20, 2005, at 22:10:40
In reply to Re: Lexapro not working as well as it did. Suggestions » Alvin, posted by Phillipa on May 20, 2005, at 18:48:44
I don't know if that's the case; certainly, my pdoc is recommending it because he's hoping it will help relieve some anxiety. But apparently, some people who have posted here have had it rev them up.
Posted by Emily Elizabeth on May 20, 2005, at 23:30:47
In reply to Lexapro not working as well as it did. Suggestions, posted by h on May 20, 2005, at 12:57:39
You might consider a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA. They are actually older and often have more side effects. I found desipramine to be more helpful than the SSRI's that I tried.
Best,
EE
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