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Re: Anyone taking Fetzima? » former poster

Posted by SLS on August 8, 2015, at 6:41:52

In reply to Re: Anyone taking Fetzima? » phidippus, posted by former poster on August 8, 2015, at 0:48:26

> I stopped savella 2 years ago because it was aggravating my prostate badly. This summer depression returned quite severe. Dr. wrote a prescription for savella but now insurance will pay for fetzima only. I'm stuck with fetzima for now.

Fetzima might be better than Savella for depression. I haven't researched this thoroughly enough to say this with surety, though, but that's the claim being made. I don't see how it can be worse.

The relationship between the two drugs is analogous to:

Fetzima ~ Savella
Lexapro ~ Celexa

Also, the dosages used for Fetzima are generally lower than than those used for Savella. You might get more antidepressant effect at a dosage that doesn't aggravate a prostatic condition. BPH? Has prazosin been recommended to help with your prostate? If so, it might be interesting to give it a try. If childhood trauma or neglect contributed to the development of your depression, you might find prazosin helpful for mood and anxiety as well.


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