Posted by Dispossessed on March 1, 2014, at 21:29:16
In reply to Re: Sudden sensitivity to SSRIs/side effects?, posted by merpmerp on March 1, 2014, at 8:47:36
Thanks for the replies.
Merp - I certainly think that dopamine has something to do with my reaction to SSRIs - my lack of libido, poor attention, as well as the restlessness/akathisia appear to suggest this. I haven't tried bupropion - and I don't think the chances of being able to are great to be honest, as its not licensed in the UK for depression (only smoking cessation). I'm considering asking my GP for another referral to a psychiatrist, who may be likely to suggest it off-label. Did you ever try citalopram? It is more sedating than escitalopram (Lexapro) because it has higher affinity for histamine receptors - it may help with the restlessness perhaps.
Bleauberry - thanks for your post - Lyme disease is something that I've considered, and its possible as well. I've been hillwalking in areas where infected ticks potentially live. I'll mention it to my GP next time, but to be honest, he probably thinks that all my issues are psychiatric in nature. As its the NHS doctors prefer not to send people for blood tests because of the cost - and I'm not in a situation to afford to pay for private tests at the moment :(
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