Posted by Bill LL on February 7, 2005, at 8:40:08
In reply to meds for agitated depression?, posted by Spriggy on February 5, 2005, at 10:56:33
It sounds like you probably need norepinephrine in addition to serotonin. I felt too much aggitation when on an SSRI alone. But when I added a norepinephrine drug (Strattera), I felt more calm. I take 40 mg Lexapro and 60 mg Strattera.
You could try an SSRI along with a norepinephine drug such as Strattera or Ritalin. Or try a single drug that affects both serotonin and NE such as duloxetine or Effexor.
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