Question 1

can feeling shaky be a symptom of ssri withdrawal? not actually shaking but my lakes feel like they are.

Accepted Answer

Yes it can: It can be a sign of rapid withdrawal. You should speak to your doctor if you are having these feelings so things don't get complicated.

Question 2

over a month off prozac, (fluoxetine) been on ssris over 6 years. take valium 12.5mg a day. shaking, crying, panicky. can anything help? don't want ssris anymore.

Accepted Answer

Off of Prozac (fluoxetine): There are other options to review with your doctor regarding antidepressants, such as Wellbutrin &amp; some SNRIs such as Cymbalta or Effexor (venlafaxine). Wish you well.

Question 3

since i've had pots, i spend all day sweating, shaking and often vomiting when i'm not on benzodiazepines or passionflower. psych approaches or distraction haven't helped, can't take ssris. solutions?

Accepted Answer

followup. : Benzodiazepines are not an effective treatment for any chronic disease. It's also not a treatment for pots. Your symptoms could be from benzodiazepine withdrawal. Make sure to eat/drink (when not nauseous). Ultimately, sounds like you need close followup as your question doesn't have an easy answer based on the info.

Question 4

ssri add ons?

Accepted Answer

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 5

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 6

ed and ssri - help me?

Accepted Answer

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 7

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 8

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 9

why are ssris prescribed in fibromyalgia?

Accepted Answer

Because they work: Fibromyalgia is a disorder of unknown cause and therefor no known cure. Symptomatic treatment may be effective in reducing pain but correcting the underlying problem. One chemical system involved in pain control is norepinephrine (ne). Snris have action on this drug helping reduce pain. Ssris dont not augment ne but may help depression which occurs commonly in fibromyalgia. Depression causes pain.

Question 10

what ssri had  "dopamine-lowering effects" ?

Accepted Answer

None: SSRI only increase the amount of serotonin in the synapses, they don't lower dopamine levels. At max dosages, sertraline or zoloft can increase the amount of dopamine in the synapse by blocking the dopamine reuptake transporter

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Can feeling shaky be a symptom of ssri withdrawal? not actually shaking but my lakes feel like they are.

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Over a month off prozac, (fluoxetine) been on ssris over 6 years. take valium 12.5mg a day. shaking, crying, panicky. can anything help? don't want ssris anymore.

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Since i've had pots, i spend all day sweating, shaking and often vomiting when i'm not on benzodiazepines or passionflower. psych approaches or distraction haven't helped, can't take ssris. solutions?

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Ssri add ons?

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Are ssri's safe?

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Ed and ssri - help me?

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What happens if you abruptly stop ssri?

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What happens if you abruptly stop ssris?

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What ssri had "dopamine-lowering effects" ?

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