Posted by nails on February 12, 2003, at 17:21:50
In reply to Re: lexapro need help--Charlotte, posted by MaryZee on February 9, 2003, at 20:33:52
I am wondering why your doctor switched you to Lexapro after 10 years on Prozac? I've been on Prozac for about 13 years and it seemed to just "stop working" about 3 years ago. My doctor tried me on Welbutrin (did nothing for my depression), Paxil (ferocious appetite), Effexor (caused weird pressure behind bridge of my nose and heart palpatations), so I'm still on Prozac. (It's better than nothing, I guess). Just yesterday, my doc switched me to Lexapro. Does anyone know....Can the body actually build up a sort of "tolerance" to Prozac so that it no longer helps the depression? When I started on it 13 years ago, I thought it was the best thing invented (except for the lack-of-libido part), but it seems to have gradually quit working for my depression. Does Lexapro have a different chemical make-up than Prozac, so that it might make me feel the same way Prozac did 13 years ago? Does anyone know of ANY antidepressant that does NOT affect the libido? My husband would be forever greatful if I can find one! (My feeling is, if that is the ONLY side effect of an antidepressant, I can live with it, as long as the drug works!) I appreciate any input from anyone. Thanks.
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