Posted by SLS on August 10, 2006, at 5:42:48
In reply to Crying: Tricyclics vs. SSRIs, posted by Michael D on August 10, 2006, at 5:03:55
> I've tried several SSRIs and they all increase my anxiety and stop me from being able to cry.
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> Has anyone found that tricyclics are different in this respect?When a tricyclic works, it will generally relieve anxiety. However, this will take the usual minimum of 2 weeks to begin to happen. However, some of these drugs act to relieve anxiety even before this. Amitriptyline, doxepin, trimipramine are the first ones that come to mind. These drugs do not generally cause apathy or blunt affect, so they should not stop you from crying.
> Has anyone found that certain SSRIs are different in this respect?Prozac and Lexapro are noted for producing anxiety early in treatment. However, this can happen with any SSRI depending on the individual. I would say the same thing applies regarding apathy and blunted affect. I'm not sure which of them tend to be the worst offenders.
- Scott
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