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Posted by Bob12 on March 9, 2012, at 15:30:15
Hi,
I have been taking Zyprexa 17.5 mg for around 11 years. I have OCD and mild depression which I think is due to the reduced serotonin effect of the Zyprexa.I do not want to take an SSRI due to sexual side effects.
What methods are available to increase serotonin without an SSRI?
I tried Sam-E but it did not help.
thanks
Bob12
Posted by tensor on March 10, 2012, at 7:56:24
In reply to Increase Serotonin without sexual side effects?, posted by Bob12 on March 9, 2012, at 15:30:15
> Hi,
> I have been taking Zyprexa 17.5 mg for around 11 years. I have OCD and mild depression which I think is due to the reduced serotonin effect of the Zyprexa.
>
> I do not want to take an SSRI due to sexual side effects.
>
> What methods are available to increase serotonin without an SSRI?
>
> I tried Sam-E but it did not help.
>
> thanks
> Bob12Mirtazapine?
/t
Posted by SLS on March 10, 2012, at 11:12:50
In reply to Increase Serotonin without sexual side effects?, posted by Bob12 on March 9, 2012, at 15:30:15
Viibryd (vilazodone)
- Scott
Posted by poser938 on March 10, 2012, at 18:58:50
In reply to Increase Serotonin without sexual side effects?, posted by Bob12 on March 9, 2012, at 15:30:15
so, youve never taken an SSRI? i got by with prozac at 20mgs without a single effect on sexual functioning. if you are nervout, just start on a really low dose of an SSRI, maybe 10mgs of prozac. or, as SLS mentioned Viibryd might be a good idea.
Posted by emmanuel98 on March 10, 2012, at 19:26:30
In reply to Re: Increase Serotonin without sexual side effects?, posted by poser938 on March 10, 2012, at 18:58:50
I agree it's worth a try. Not everyone has sexual side effects. I did not, at all. Just the opposite, actually, since I was so much less off in my own world.
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