2007-07-10 17:17:39 · 10 answers · asked by bea 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Dry mouth. SSRIs (Prozac, Paxil, Celexa, Lexapro, Zoloft) can cause decrease in libido with inability to orgasm. Wellbutrin and Effexor don't have that side effect nearly as often as they effect, not only serotonin level, but also dopamine and norepinephrine. Other side effects are very individualized - some people become more nervous or anxious while others get slightly sleepy (take at night if this happens), some people gain a little weight, others lose a little weight. There are some serious side effects of coming off some of these antidepressants too quickly so talk to your doctor first.
2007-07-10 17:42:19 · answer #1 · answered by lotus4yoga 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, different meds cause different side effects in different people. But the ones I've seen the most of are anxiety, hypomania, feeling "unreal", weight gain -- and sex? Fuggetaboutit.
I've also dealt with swelling, rashes, lactation (now THAT's a fun one, NOT), increase in suicidal ideation, personality change, quick temper, hot flashes, OMG the list goes on.
Right now I'm on Wellbutrin XL. It's weight-neutral, in fact I've lost some weight since going on it, and doesn't repress the libido. It caused in me slight anxiety 5 hours after taking it for a couple weeks, but once it reached a therapeutic level that went away and I've been stable for almost 2 years - out of this world fantastic, considering that I couldn't stay out of the psych ward for more than 5 months before that.
2007-07-10 20:52:44 · answer #2 · answered by mrscjr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most common things people complain about are: --Loss of sex drive --Insomnia OR sleepiness (depends on the person) --Nauseau (especially if you don't take the pill with food) --Headaches You won't necessarily have all of these things...but they're the most common.
2016-05-19 01:57:23 · answer #3 · answered by anastacia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dry mouth.
Some dizziness the first few days.
Really depends on the anti-depressant.
2007-07-10 17:21:02 · answer #4 · answered by thearizonapenguin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Which anti-depressant?
2007-07-10 17:20:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dry mouth, hard candy helps.
2007-07-10 17:29:28 · answer #6 · answered by petra 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
change in sleep pattern
2007-07-10 17:24:34 · answer #7 · answered by Hope 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nausea and always being tired and drained
2007-07-10 18:33:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
loss of sex drive, insomnia., weight gain or loss.
2007-07-13 13:14:22 · answer #9 · answered by beachy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the crappy feeling you get when they are in your system.
2007-07-10 17:29:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋