Posted by Cindy W on May 10, 2000, at 23:35:44
In reply to Re: Serzone and anger, posted by Seedling on May 10, 2000, at 11:17:31
> Thank you Cindy W, Phil, and Alyse for your comments. Well, it's been almost a month he's been on Serzone. He's less angry, but still unhappy and depressed. I think it's time to switch drugs. I know there are so many other drugs out there, can you recommend a drug that has been successful for you? He needs to be treated for his anxiety and depression.
>
> Thank you!
>
> > I believe it acted inconsistently with me. The anger and hostility reappeared whenever my dose began to "wear off," which was much too quickly. The half-life of Serzone is 2-5 hours. Paxil is a much longer acting drug, as are most SSRI's. Serzone is a MESS for me!! I bet he might feel better if he tries something ELSE!!!Seedling, your husband needs to talk to his pdoc since everybody's different...I am now taking Effexor-XR and it's helping with both depression and OCD. Have tried Prozac, Luvox, Zoloft, and imipramine as well as Serzone; all but Serzone and imipramine interfered terribly with sexual arousal and orgasm. Have your husband ask his pdoc since there are many very good medications, if Serzone isn't working for him. I don't think they can tell who will respond to what, except by trying it out. Good luck to you both!
poster:Cindy W
thread:29626
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20000508/msgs/33134.html