Posted by 4WD on March 8, 2008, at 16:42:37
In reply to Re: So confused about where to go next :(, posted by g_g_g_unit on March 8, 2008, at 0:10:23
Hi,
I had the exact same problem with Prozac. It lifted my depression but it caused me terrible insomnia. I was so naive then (this was in the late 80's) that I didn't connect the insomnia with the Prozac. I had had problems with insomnia my whole life anyway.
When the Prozac pooped out on me after about 8 years, I switched to Effexor. The insomnia got much much less. I stayed on Effexor for about 4-5 years then it pooped out too. Then I switched to Cymbalta. Pffft! Insomnia gone. Almost overnight. I could even nap in the afternoons or fall into a doze on the couch in the evenings. I took Cymbalta for about 4-5 months then stopped it. (I have treatment resistant depression and it wasn't doing enough to help).
But here's the weird thing. Even after I stopped the Cymbalta, the insomnia stayed gone. It's been three years now and no more insomnia. You might ask your doctor about a trial of Effexor or Cymbalta. Effexor helped me more but Cymbalta really took care of the insomnia problem.
You could also stay on the Prozac if it really works well for you and ask your pdoc to treat you with something for sleep.
Marsha
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> i already tried prozac @ 10mg but i couldn't sleep either. it's like i wasn't energized by it per se - i felt totally flat, but at the same time just awake at night. i even tried switching the time i took it, but no diff.
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