Posted by Ippopo on October 6, 2002, at 16:02:09
In reply to SSRI Apathy Syndrome (Anhedonia)???, posted by etoc on October 1, 2002, at 15:58:29
> It is well know, especially amoung users past and present of SSRI's that they can cause a syndrome of apathy (who cares, i'm tired, lack of motivation) especially after a period of time using them. Prozac and Paxil are noted for this, with Zoloft Being a less offenender some of the time, presumably because of it's putative effect on dopamine.
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> I am curious how many have suffered from this and what they have done to deal with it? Currently I take Lexapro 10mgs (15 days so far) and sort of feel this way. I do take 10mgs of Adderall XR and this is helpful. I like the Lexapro, as for me it has almost 0 side-effects, save that of loss of sexual intrest and ability to orgasm.
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> Please tell me if this syndrome gets better, worse and what, and if anyone else here experiences it.
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> Much Thanks....Oh my,
We're almost at the same place. I am so sorry but also happy I'm not alone. The only difference is I'm not taking Adderall XR. I take the same dossage 1/2 morning 1/2 noon.
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