Q: can ibs get progressively worse despite better diet + ssri anxiety mgmt? few years ago had diarrhea <1x/week. now? daily for 21 days, often 10-15x/daily. often dark blood but ibd, celiac etc ruled out

IBS doesn&#x27;t bleed: IBS shouldn&#x27;t cause diarrhea that profuse. And it definitely shouldn&#x27;t cause bleeding. Celiac disease doesn&#x27;t cause bleeding either. There are other causes of persistent diarrhea and bloody stool besides IBD. Talk to your gastroenterologist.

Q: does exercise really work as well as ssris treat anxiety?

Maybe: Exercise can be a very good way of treating anxiety and depression. It lessens the symptoms and can provide a sense of well-being. However, like any treatment, it works for some and not for others. Discuss these issues with you doctor, who knows more about you.

Q: i currently take an ssri for anxiety and stress. is this normal? what percent of people take ssri's for stress/anxiety? thank you

Yes its normal: SSRIs are commonly prescribed for anxiety. Treatment for anxiety can also include psychotherapy, and relaxation or meditation techniques. Your question isn't clear to me. Are you asking what percentage of Americans take an SSRI for anxiety? Or what percentage of people who take SSRIs use it for anxiety?

Q: how to treat sexual dysfunction after my course of ssris for anxiety?

What kind : Different causes and type of dysfunction. If adverse effect of the ssri discuss with your doc for alternative med.

Q: im considering going on an ssri for anxiety. how can i prevent weight gain from these meds?

: There are differences amongst the individual medications in that class (SSRIs), some have more association with weight gain than others. Just for example, paroxetine is much more associated with weight gain than fluoxetine (commonly listed as one of the SSRIs with lowest risk for weight gain). Depression linked to anxiety may improve along with appetite. Recommend following with physician

Q: is paxil (paroxetine) regarded as the most effective ssri for anxiety associated with depression?

Individualized: All SSRI's are supposed to be effective. Every individual tolerates one or the other medication differently. What works great for you might not be as effective or tolerable for another.

Q: if i have anxiety, premature ejeculation and erectile disfunction can i take ssri for anxiety and pe and cialis for erectile disfunction?

There is more...: Drugs alone may not be helpful to you. There is more to controlling your problems than just taking some pills. You need counseling from a good doctor who can find out the underlying cause of your anxiety and treat those problems first...These are all interrelated problems which require sorting out with the help of a professional(psychologist or psychiatrist).

Q: took ssri for anxiety panic and mild to moderate depression for 9 months. i have gained 15kgs i feel my metabolism has become slow?can i shed this wt?

Yes - you can get: back to a healthier weight. Be much more mindful of your eating behaviors. If you are struggling in this area -consider working with a nutritionist &amp;/or a trainer. Aim for daily exercise, 8 hours of sleep per night &amp; good nutrition w 5 servings of veggies &amp; 4 of fruit per day. Get regular execise. Make sure that calories burned exceed calories taken in.

Q: i was prescribed zoloft (sertraline) for moderate anxiety, had a panic attack after 4 days on it! why do ssris increase anxiety at first?

May not be drug: It is hard to tell if it's the drug or the anxiety you already have. When a SSRI is used for anxiety, it usually takes 4-8 weeks before you see improvement. The drug may not have had enough time. However, SSRIs in general are associated with an 11-percent rate of anxiety. It's not known whether it's caused by the drug or the condition. If you have more or worse attacks than usual, tell your MD.

Question 1

which ssri/ anxiety/depression med lowers libido?

Accepted Answer

All: Most all antidepressants can affect a person's normal sexual functioning at various different levels and in different ways. The antidepressants which affect serotonin can cause problems with the ability to have an orgasm. The one antidepressant which has the lowest risk for sexual side-effects is called buproprion or wellbutrin (bupropion).

Question 2

can ibs get progressively worse despite better diet + ssri anxiety mgmt? few years ago had diarrhea <1x/week. now? daily for 21 days, often 10-15x/daily. often dark blood but ibd, celiac etc ruled out

Accepted Answer

IBS doesn&#x27;t bleed: IBS shouldn&#x27;t cause diarrhea that profuse. And it definitely shouldn&#x27;t cause bleeding. Celiac disease doesn&#x27;t cause bleeding either. There are other causes of persistent diarrhea and bloody stool besides IBD. Talk to your gastroenterologist.

Question 3

does exercise really work as well as ssris treat anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Exercise can be a very good way of treating anxiety and depression.  It lessens the symptoms and can provide a sense of well-being.  However, like any treatment, it works for some and not for others.  Discuss these issues with you doctor, who knows more about you.

Question 4

i currently take an ssri for anxiety and stress.  is this normal?  what percent of people take ssri's for stress/anxiety?  thank you

Accepted Answer

Yes its normal: SSRIs are commonly prescribed for anxiety.
Treatment for anxiety can also include psychotherapy, and relaxation or meditation techniques.
Your question isn't clear to me.  Are you asking what percentage of Americans take an SSRI for anxiety?  Or what percentage of people who take SSRIs use it for anxiety?

Question 5

how to treat sexual dysfunction after my course of ssris for anxiety?

Accepted Answer

What kind : Different causes and type of dysfunction. If adverse effect of the ssri discuss with your doc for alternative med.

Question 6

im considering going on an ssri for anxiety. how can i prevent weight gain from these meds?

Accepted Answer

: There are differences amongst the individual medications in that class (SSRIs), some have more association with weight gain than others. Just for example, paroxetine is much more associated with weight gain than fluoxetine (commonly listed as one of the SSRIs with lowest risk for weight gain). Depression linked to anxiety may improve along with appetite. Recommend following with physician

Question 7

is paxil (paroxetine) regarded as the most effective ssri for anxiety associated with depression?

Accepted Answer

Individualized: All SSRI's are supposed to be effective. Every individual tolerates one or the other  medication differently. What works great for you might not be as effective or tolerable for another.

Question 8

if i have anxiety, premature ejeculation and erectile disfunction can i take ssri for anxiety and pe and cialis for erectile disfunction?

Accepted Answer

There is more...: Drugs alone may not be helpful to you. There is more to controlling your problems than just taking some pills. You need counseling from a good doctor  who can find out the underlying cause of your anxiety and treat those problems first...These are all interrelated problems which require sorting out with the help of a professional(psychologist or psychiatrist).

Question 9

took ssri for anxiety panic and mild to moderate depression for 9 months. i have gained 15kgs i feel my metabolism has become slow?can i shed this wt?

Accepted Answer

Yes - you can get: back to a healthier weight. Be much more mindful of your eating behaviors.  If you are struggling in this area -consider working with a nutritionist &amp;/or a trainer. Aim for daily exercise, 8 hours of sleep per night &amp; good nutrition w 5 servings of veggies &amp; 4 of fruit per day.  Get regular execise. Make sure that calories burned exceed calories taken in.

Question 10

i was prescribed zoloft (sertraline) for moderate anxiety, had a panic attack after  4 days on it! why do ssris increase anxiety at first?

Accepted Answer

May not be drug: It is hard to tell if it's the drug or the anxiety you already have. When a SSRI is used for anxiety, it usually takes 4-8 weeks  before you see improvement. The drug may not have had enough time.

However, SSRIs in general are associated with an 11-percent rate of anxiety. It's not known whether it's caused by the drug or the condition. If you have more or worse attacks than usual, tell your MD.

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Does exercise really work as well as ssris treat anxiety?

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I currently take an ssri for anxiety and stress. is this normal? what percent of people take ssri's for stress/anxiety? thank you

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How to treat sexual dysfunction after my course of ssris for anxiety?

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Im considering going on an ssri for anxiety. how can i prevent weight gain from these meds?

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Is paxil (paroxetine) regarded as the most effective ssri for anxiety associated with depression?

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If i have anxiety, premature ejeculation and erectile disfunction can i take ssri for anxiety and pe and cialis for erectile disfunction?

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Took ssri for anxiety panic and mild to moderate depression for 9 months. i have gained 15kgs i feel my metabolism has become slow?can i shed this wt?

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I was prescribed zoloft (sertraline) for moderate anxiety, had a panic attack after 4 days on it! why do ssris increase anxiety at first?

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