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Re: Why do all anti-depressants make me anxious))

Posted by polarbear206 on August 1, 2007, at 15:01:36

In reply to Re: Why do all anti-depressants make me anxious » JohnSky, posted by Netch on August 1, 2007, at 9:55:13

> > I wondered about keeping the anti-depressant dose low as to not create anxiety and aggitation... my concern was would a anti-depressent work at lower doses than the marketed targeted dose. I am on EMSAM and I'm wondering if a 3mg level would help me instead of the minimum suggested dose of 6mg.
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> > John
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> Since your depression has not lifted I think you need to ask your psych.
> Personnally I think you should ask your psych for another drug to combine with lithium. Maybe lamictal or remeron, since you have problems with agitation and anxiety.
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I agree with Netch. IMOP, EMSAM would not be the drug of choice. From what I gather, EMSAM would exacerbate your bipolar. Is your brother on an AD? Need a little more history. Are you able to function well and hold down a job? How do your moods play on a day to day basis? Sleep cycle, etc....

Polarbear


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