Posted by phil_b on October 1, 2002, at 16:21:15
In reply to a wee concern..., posted by legallybrunette on October 1, 2002, at 11:13:27
I got the same feelings from the SSRI's like Prozac, Paxil and Zoloft.
I have been taking antideps for close to 25 years. Personally, I feel that the TCA work better. They have more side effects, but with the Pamelor I am taking, I am getting more energy, I do not feel numb, I sleep better and my concentration is better. I took 80 mg of Prozac for 3 months. . .waiting, when am I going to start thinking more clearly? When is my concentration going to get better? When am I going to get more energy? None of those things came. The only thing that came close was Remeron, but I will take the old fashion TCA over the SSRI's any day. I think that the norepinephrine, that is enhanced by Remeron and Effexor, helps with the energy, concentration and a clear mind. I also think that dopamine plays an important role. The only AD that helps dopamine is Wellbutrin. The TCA, from my understanding, enhances all three neurotransmitters. The SSRI's to me may be helpful for mild depressive, or anxiety states, but for me they helped very, very little.
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