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Are there drugs similar to the SSRI class without as many side effects?

Are there drugs similar to the SSRI class without as many side effects?

I am currently taking 10mg lexapro for anxiety, slight ocd, and slight intrusive thoughts.

I have heard that taking SSRI's will cause some weight gain in many people. I know that SSRI's are most commonly prescribed as well; I guess because they work best? However, are there any other classes of drugs that i can talk to my doctor about that are very similar that are "healthier" with less side effects (specifically weight gain and sexual)?
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Yes, prozac is an ssri but there is no weight gain and it is easy to stop. The other is wellbutrin, but it is not as effective, but may be enough for what you describe.
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thanks. i asked my doctor about wellbutrin and he seemed to think that it would do nothing to help my symptoms?


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Dr. Gould:
Has Wellbutrin ever been shown to reduce the symptoms of anxiety/intrusive thoughts?

Also, how about Topamax?
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