Posted by Mr.Scott on June 29, 2005, at 23:38:42
In reply to To Mr Scott - More questions for you, posted by Denise1966 on June 28, 2005, at 9:58:20
Hi!
Well we're all different even though the drug companies would like us and the docs to think otherwise, so take my experience as simply that. The SSRI's made me speedy at first and then over the years I developed muscle stiffness/rigidity, emotional flatness, apathy, doubled cholesterol on zoloft as well as a 35lb weight gain. It didn't do so much for my depression as it might have for my anxiety. Essentially I developed EPS or parkinsonian symptoms from them in addition to many of the more common side effects. I also had constipation where many suffer the opposite effect. I am not typical in my response and one doctor thinks I may be a poor metabolizer of them. Whatever the case, they didn't work for me very well except Prozac initially.
Feel free to ask away...I just saw your post as I have been coming around less often and mostly for the thread follow-ups in my email. Now I'll be sure to get back to you more promptly.
Scott
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