Posted by chad_3 on October 29, 2002, at 23:21:20
In reply to Re: Doesn't anyone like Lexapro, posted by shakingoscar on October 29, 2002, at 5:18:06
Hi ShakingOscar
I admit your name caught my attention which is why I read your post - I have read almost nothing on this new SSRI except that I heard it blocks 5ht-2 and 5ht-3 somewhat (aka: Remeron) - but has little to no norephinephine effect (kinda like Serzone - except Serzone does have mild NE effects)
Well except that Lexapro supposedly blocks part of 5ht-3, and based on effects on depression (weak effect - sometimes anxiety or tension , etc) - these comments remind me of Serzone - which sounds to me like they are both similar pharacological profiles.
Serzone is now used probably more to augment that anything - as an axiolytic, or to reduce some SSRI sexual side effects since it partially blocks serotonin.
Anyway - long story short - this Lexapro sounds to me more like an augmenting agent than a standalone antidepressant - but I'm just taking a wild guess here on the little bit I've heard.
Chad
> I gave it ten weeks for the lexapro to work after being on 60mg celexa for nearly a year. I really wish I hadnt switched - the full ten weeks I was up and down like a yoyo and unfortunately, mostly very down and anxious and VERY TENSE.
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> Lexapro? never again!
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