Paxil and Prozac, etc.?

Question

I took Paxil for a few years and it made me gain weight and didn't do much else. I then went to Prozac, lost the weight I gained on Paxil but nothing else. I have anxiety and some depression. Anyone have experience with something better? My DR is more than willing to change. I don't know what to try. Thanks.

Answer 1

Chances are if you're taking a particular medication and it isn't helping, then you might not have the condition that they're prescribing it to you for. My best advice? Be your own doctor, do your own research, figure out what's really wrong with you by doing online questionnaires. Millions of people believe they suffer from depression, yet it could be a symptoms of many other conditions.

Answer 2

Definately talk to your doctor. There are many different meds that you could try, but all have different symptoms they treat, or side effects, and methods of treating the symptoms they do. Some of the side effects can be quite serious, and usually these types of medications take a long time to start working and getting the dosage right. Be sure you're letting each one work long enough to see whether it can really be helpful or not. But discuss your options with your doctor.

Answer 3

I use Cymbalta... Works great for Depression and the Pain associated with it... It did help with weight loss. No side effects that I have been able to decipher. I've been on it 2 years and so far it works like a charm... But You must remember causes for depression are different and what works for me may not work for you. Sometimes you have to try many different meds and therapies before the mix is just right...
Good Luck with your Quest to find the right answer for you ...

Answer 4

You should go back to Your Dr and discuss this with Him. I also have anxiety problems.

Answer 5

I take Zoloft 100mg, it seems to work well for me. Also you may want to try symbalta.