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Posted by Dysfunk on June 4, 2005, at 16:09:37
I have been on so many SSRI's. I believe after a while they stop working. Prozac works best for me. I am on that and I was adding Lexapro which was ok until I got very depressed again. Now I am adding in Luvox, but I am not manic/depressive. We are hoping it just gives me a bump. Has anyone tried this combo? Has anyone found that after a while the drugs stop working? Can you go back and try others that have worked previously? I am very discouraged and depressed. Another question: has anyone had a backache from Lexapro withdrawals? Thanks in advance for your help.
Posted by linkadge on June 4, 2005, at 16:25:34
In reply to Running out of options-Mixing SSRIs, posted by Dysfunk on June 4, 2005, at 16:09:37
prozac (10) and zoloft (25) was a good combination.
The idea of SSRI combination is not totally unfounded since many of them have secondary actons.
Linkadge
Posted by jay on June 4, 2005, at 18:02:32
In reply to Running out of options-Mixing SSRIs, posted by Dysfunk on June 4, 2005, at 16:09:37
> I have been on so many SSRI's. I believe after a while they stop working. Prozac works best for me. I am on that and I was adding Lexapro which was ok until I got very depressed again. Now I am adding in Luvox, but I am not manic/depressive. We are hoping it just gives me a bump. Has anyone tried this combo? Has anyone found that after a while the drugs stop working? Can you go back and try others that have worked previously? I am very discouraged and depressed. Another question: has anyone had a backache from Lexapro withdrawals? Thanks in advance for your help.
>Hi....my doctor has mixed SSRI's with me, as well as SNRI's, and the list of meds goes on. I believe there is some clinical evidence that drug 'cocktails' work and poop out less because they are hitting more receptor sites in the brain. I honestly wouldn't rule out any med combo, as long as it doesn't harm you. I know people on multiple antidepressants, multiple antipsychotics, stimulants mixed with benzo's and various other psychotropic meds. And yes, many of these people are doing quite well.
Anyhow...try talking to your doctor about it.
I know it's a hard road (12 years for me) but you will surpise yourself with the relief a drug combo can give you.Best wishes..
Jay
Posted by ixus on June 4, 2005, at 18:54:57
In reply to Running out of options-Mixing SSRIs, posted by Dysfunk on June 4, 2005, at 16:09:37
> Prozac works best for me.
For me the second one on the list. Parnate is the best. It is highly probable that you will respond nicely to Parnate as well.
/ixus
Posted by phillipa on June 4, 2005, at 20:50:32
In reply to Re: Running out of options-Mixing SSRIs, posted by ixus on June 4, 2005, at 18:54:57
Luvox is for OCD. And when I took it it was the only AD I never had side effects on even on the highest theraputic doses. But when I went off it and then tried to start, I couldn't tolerate more than l2.5mg. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by DoYouKnowHim? on June 5, 2005, at 9:41:13
In reply to Re: Running out of options-Mixing SSRIs, posted by phillipa on June 4, 2005, at 20:50:32
You can talk to others on the board, but for me it seems to lift depression a little bit.
Posted by Dysfunk on June 5, 2005, at 19:38:02
In reply to Re: Running out of options-Mixing SSRIs, posted by linkadge on June 4, 2005, at 16:25:34
Thanks everyone for your feedback. I guess I will give it more time and hope I hit on something.
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