Posted by 4WD on September 14, 2004, at 14:10:20
In reply to Re: Cymbalta Journal » 4WD, posted by iris2 on September 14, 2004, at 13:42:46
> Marsha,
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> I was concerned about the blood pressure thing too jsut was not sure if it was a big deal. I'll check Lexapro but waht I hav read is that the efficacy of most of the SSRI's is about the same. But if it is better for anxiety perhaps.
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> > I think a lot of doctors are just making a stab in the dark with diagnoses and with prescriptions.
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> My large experience in hospitals is that with little exception everyone gets put on the newest antidepressant out regardless of the persons particular problems. Other pdocs usually have a favorite diagnosis and /or a favorite med that everyone gets put on.
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> Irene
I think the efficacy may be the same but if one has pooped out, switching to another one can often fix that. She could also try augmenting the Prozac with something else.Marsha
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