Posted by Justherself54 on July 8, 2007, at 8:53:00
In reply to Re: Zoloft and SSRI/SNRI related apathy, posted by cactus on July 8, 2007, at 1:17:31
I've been on Lexapro and initially it worked well, but the worst side effect for me was the apathy..Cymbalta isn't available in Canada (I don't think)..so right now I'm taking an MAOI..my pdoc felt I would be a good candidate for following the dietary restrictions and they are easy to follow (and I've lost 13 pounds of the weight gain from SSRI's)..my energy and motivation has increased a lot..having said that, if the MAOI doesn't work for me after I have surgery in September, Zoloft will be my choice again..it truly is the gentler med for side effects, going on and coming off..except for the weight gain..
I'm glad you're feeling better..I would certainly give it a longer trial and increase it as per your doctor's instructions..one note..I was up to 200 mg..and it caused "the trots"..but I have irritable bowel syndrome too..lucky me!
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