Posted by Racer on May 10, 2004, at 22:54:33
In reply to Re: I started Friday night, too » Racer, posted by greywolf on May 10, 2004, at 19:38:49
Sounds like we're in the same boat, and I'm bloody sick of going in circles.
I'm so relieved to hear that you're agitated, too. That really makes such a difference. I've been told over the years that some of the effects I've experienced are not caused by the drugs -- you know, they're all in my head -- that I'm always afraid that they're just in my head, I'm just imagining them.
(The worst was Paxil, though -- and it's funny so I'll share:
The doctor who prescribed Paxil to me told me -- to my face, mind you -- that the sexual difficulties were only for men. Women -- such as myself -- did not have *any* sexual difficulties on Paxil. I guess ejaculatory difficulties are the only *visible* sign of trouble, huh? I did not ask him if his wife took Paxil and told him it was as great as ever...
He also told me that Paxil didn't cause weight gain, and he couldn't explain the 50+ pounds I gained on it. Guess I just got lazy and self indulgent -- must be hitting the donut shops in my sleep, huh?)
I agree about your doctor not necessarily making the best choice for you, but what else have you tried? And can you hold out for a couple of weeks, and if it works on your depression maybe augment with something to counter the sedation? Just one thought...
Good luck, and keep me posted.
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