HyperInHell Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 I am considering Cymbalta, Celexa, Effexor, Lexapro, or Wellbutrin. I have been on everything else and I have either had horrible nightmares or stomach problems. I have severe anxiety (from ptsd) and bipolar disorder. (mostly depressive episodes) Also overweight so I don't need to gain anymore pounds. The Klonopin helps keep my mania down since it is related to my anxiety. What would you guys reccommend? I know it depends on the individual, but I figured I would get some advice. The most important thing for me is that I want to feel good without gaining weight or anxiety. I don't mind insomnia and would rather any stomach problem besides constipation. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maceo Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Try Lexapro or Celexa (they r pretty much the same) or another SSRI. If it doesnt work go for Effexor or Cymbalta they r SNRIs and r good when SSRIs dont work for u. Wellbutrin is a dopamine and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor and is stimulating so it would probably worsen anxiety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 If Klonopin is the only med acting as your mood stabolizer I would avoid Effexor. Handfuls of Valium did not prevent it from spinning me out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpmaster Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Id say go with the lexapro. It has the best side effect profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweii Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Efexor worked great for my anxiety, but I would be careful with antidepressants in general if you're bipolar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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