Posted by porkpiehat on June 2, 2014, at 10:45:11
In reply to Re: Brintellix seems to deliver what it promises, posted by Beckett on June 1, 2014, at 16:19:41
This thread has gone in just the right direction in my opinion...I think I'm at 2 months on Brintellix and it has done a good job quelling constant ruminations of persecution. I have even found it to be somewhat pro-sexual
However as an antidepressant I haven't gotten much from it, judging mostly from the lack of motivation and apathy. I would spend a lot of time with no reason to get out of bed, or drive to pursue my hobbies. Much like when I was on Prozac. I'm also getting little satisfaction/connection from being with people. After time this morphed into depression.
My doctor suggested that this is related to the increase in serotonin, while motivational chemicals like dopamine and NE remained lower. She prescribed me Vyvanse.
Now I'm doing all kinds of things, but my social anxiety has worsened a little and I'm also worried about the host of problems from taking a stimulant every day.
I'm at 20 mgs of Brintellix. I may try increasing because my other meds can reduce plasma levels of Brintellix. I expect an increase in the flattened feeling, however.
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