Posted by harryp on June 8, 2004, at 22:44:21
In reply to Help! I'm a zombie on Lexapro-switch to effexor??, posted by LisaMichelle on June 7, 2004, at 20:29:10
I had a similar experience with Lexapro but I only lasted one dose (it made me feel like I had taken an antipsychotic!).
I can't guess how you'd respond to Effexor, but that drug is famous for it's strange side effects.
Have you tried Prozac (fluroxitine)? It remains arguably the best SSRI overall, and made me feel a little dopey, but definitely NOT like a zombie. Many people find it activating.
If you've gone through multiple SSRI's without good effect, many authorities would advise you to go to a different class of drugs.
Are anxiety and stress your only problems (i.e. no depression)? Have you tried a benzodiazapine? They are safe if used properly, well understood, and very effective for anxiety. I have been using low doses (0.5 mg) of lorazapam for anxiety episodes for the past few years. For continuous anxiety, klonopin often works well. The MAOI Nardil is a superb anti-anxiety med, from what I've heard.
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