Question 1

why may ssris "cause suicide in teens, children or young adults"? what about this age cohort makes them different responders to ssris

Accepted Answer

Exactly: There is no official answer to this. Let me share with you the same question. There is a lot of people researching this phenomenon. Thank you for asking, hopefully we will know soon.

Question 2

i've heared a lot of reports relating intake of ssri and the high incidence of suicide and violent behavior. i am 44. do i need to worry?

Accepted Answer

Always a possibility: SSRIs are used to treat multiple conditions, mostly depression. The depression makes people not have energy to do things, the SSRI makes them feel better, more energy.The medication does not take a non-suicidal person and turn them suicidal. It just allows those who already are the energy to complete it. If you do have thoughts of suicide please seek help from a doctor.

Question 3

ssri add ons?

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Exercise: Tis simple intervention is proven to increase the effectiveness of ssri's.  Cognitive behavioral therapy also increases the chances of success from ssri treatment.  Pharmacological add ons would depend on your diagnosis and preferences.

Question 4

are ssri's safe?

Accepted Answer

Generally yes: SSRI's can be very effective in treating depression and anxiety.   They do come with a black box warning for potential increased suicidality in teens.  The key is to start at a low dose and increase slowly to reach effective dose. Close follow-up weekly the first 4 weeks is critical.

Question 5

ed and ssri - help me?

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Depends on "ED": If you are using ed to mean "erectile dysfunction": the ssri's can cause ed as a side-effect in between 5-50% of men - depending on the agent involved; the ed usually resolves when the ssri is stopped; also, there are meds which can be taken to reduce the ed. If you are referring to "eating disorder": ssri's are often used in the treatment of anorexia and bulimia.

Question 6

what happens if you abruptly stop ssri?

Accepted Answer

Could be a bad idea: Suddenly stopping your ssri could lead to serious problems called discontinuation syndrome and it is no pleasant at all. Talk to your prescribing doctor to review your reasons for wanting to stop and discuss alternative options or proper ways to stop.

Question 7

what happens if you abruptly stop ssris?

Accepted Answer

You might feel bad: Common responses to dose reduction or cessation of ssris include dizziness, electric shock-like sensations, sweating, nausea, insomnia, tremor, confusion, nightmares, and vertigo.

Question 8

do ssris affect metabolism?

Accepted Answer

THEY CAN: Some people gain weight on ssri's - but not everybody. If you do, consider diet if gain isn't tooo pronounced. Otherwise a change (9eg: to wellbutrin) may help.

Question 9

can i take mdma with ssris?

Accepted Answer

I wouldn't take MDMA: for any reason, because its really bad for your brain cells.   It would not primarily target most of the same neurotransmitters as Prozac (fluoxetine), (fluoxetine) but the crash afterwards would certainly be in the wrong direction.   Prozac (fluoxetine) is an anti-depressant with some anti-anxiety properties.   Why would you want to take something that would likely cause you MORE depression afterwards?

Question 10

anorgasmia from ssri temporary?

Accepted Answer

Anorgasmia.....: Caused by ssri may be resolved by lowering dose but unfortunately it tends to continue for as long as you are taking the ssri.There are non ssri meds that are less likely to cause this problem. Please ask your md about this.

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