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Posted by mikezz on July 10, 2015, at 7:48:18
Hi,
I've been recently prescribed Brintellix after only partial response to Prozac.
Im wondering , is this a true SSRI with potency similar to zoloft for eg?
I have read it has weak 'occupancy', but not sure how that translates from a Pkenitc standpoint.
I don't want to be on a claytons / weak SSRI, so I'm just wondering.
Also, does anyone know how the sexual side effects compare to other SSRIs? I just don't want them to be worse, if it's the same or better, I can accept that.
Thanks!
Posted by Chris O on July 15, 2015, at 15:24:11
In reply to Brintellix - how potent an SSRI and sexual sides?, posted by mikezz on July 10, 2015, at 7:48:18
I took Brintellix for 8 months in 2014. It worked, but I would describe its potency as "weak" for my chronic anxiety and depression. No miracle for me, just, like, a 10-20% reduction (or something minimal like that) in symptoms. Totally noticed the sexual side effects--decreased desire, difficulty reaching orgasm--right away. But they were nothing extreme, nothing worse than any of the other SSRIs I have taken. I didn't really have any other side effects. I'd say it's totally worth a try, if you can get samples or afford the ridiculous prescription cost (mine was hundreds of dollars a month, so I just got samples from my psychiatrist the whole 8 months). I also took what I think was considered a higher dose--30mg/month. Took 40mg for a month or so and didn't notice much difference, so settled on 30mg.
Chris
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