Posted by ed_uk2010 on December 8, 2013, at 2:13:42
In reply to Re: Safest trycyclics?, posted by Lamdage22 on December 7, 2013, at 5:58:33
> Since Sertraline worked instantly and remarkably, does that mean there is a good chance that another Ssri works as well?
What dose did you take and were you on other meds at the same time? High doses of sertraline are more likely to cause restlessness. 25mg is a suitable starting dose for anyone at risk.
Escitalopram (Lexapro/Cipralex) and citalopram (Celexa) seem to have a somewhat lower risk of 'overstimulation' than sertraline.
Since you've not responded well to Effexor and Cymbalta, Aurorix may turn out to work for you, since it works in a different way. Aurorix is not usually a very potent antidepressant, but it can work for some people. It does not prolong the QT interval.
I can't remember whether you said you'd tried mirtazapine (Remeron/Zispin)as an AD. This medication may work for you when SSRIs haven't. It does cause weight gain.... but less than Zyprexa!
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