Posted by bookgurl99 on January 1, 2004, at 23:06:22
In reply to Re: Prozac vs. Serzone--social anxiety help, posted by atoianap on January 1, 2004, at 9:24:46
> What were the side effects w/ each? Didn't they go away w/ time?
>
> How quickly did Serzone help your symptoms?
> Thanks for writing!!Hey Atio,
Side effects --
Prozac: a much shorter range of emotions (never very happy or sad), lack of motivation, very difficult to achieve orgasm(as a woman), loss of appetite.
Serzone: mild weight gain, panic attacks in combination with heavy use of caffeine (only on Serzone), frequent headaches, mild sleepiness.
Both drugs 'removed,' the symptoms, but for me, Prozac also took away my motivation and positive aspects of my emotional self. I was quite flat. Serzone let me feel 'normal' emotionally, while simply not experiencing the previous symptoms at all. Serzone seemed to have more physical side effects, but they seemed worth it to not be afraid of everything at the time that I was experiencing my symptoms.
Considering that Serzone is no longer available in Europe, where are you? What meds are you considering? Are you in treatment with mental health or medical professionals right now?
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