Posted by Sad Panda on March 16, 2004, at 8:24:10
In reply to GI Problem with ALL ADs, posted by blnch on March 15, 2004, at 9:25:14
> All SSRIs, All SNRIs, Remeron, Many TCAs, MAOI Parnate - all now cause problems. Nausea, GERD. Constipation biggest problem: Remeron, Effexor, and Neurontin absolute worse for this. Constipation ends up seeming to increase the GERD. Nothing including Zoloft or Prozac has actually given me diarrhea.
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> First couple days, I thought Paxil CR (not regular) was miracle, as no constipation. VERY normal. Now, it looks like it will likely be same as regular Paxil in this regard.
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> I hear most GI complaints being like yours.
> Maybe I am in minority, or just not many talk about the "opposite" response.
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> I am now forced as result of above to have ECTS end of April - they were to be end of March, but there was a "clerical" error. Unbelieveable! This was ONLY reason I had to start the Paxil CR.
> I have HAD IT with this GI nonsense!
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> I plan to go ADs-free for life & do maintenance ECT. I have always prior (2 full courses) had 100% remission, with absolutely no headaches; no memory loss. Done Bilaterally. Key is finding a good practiontioner, IMO.
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> Thank you both for your replies.
> ~blnch
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>Paxil is the SSRI most likely to cause constiptation unfortunately. Did Prozac do anything for you? Maybe the once a week Prozac might be worth a shot? You would be a prime candidate for the Patch if it ever gets released. The TCA's Doxepin & Imipramine are available as a topical cream for allergies, I wonder how many tubes full you would have to rub into your skin to get an AD effect. :)
Good luck with the ECT.
Cheers,
Panda.
poster:Sad Panda
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