Zoloft, Celexa, Paxil, Wellbutrin ???

I feel like a damn guinea pig....

Approx. a yr.ago my obgyn put me 1st on Celexa 20mgs felt GREAT for 2 wks, then my body, i feel, got immuned to the stuff, so I up'd it to 1 in the a.m. & 1 in the p.m. felt confused, couldn't concentrate etc. He then switched me to Zoloft...sweating, bad crying dreams, more depressed so my therpist told me to stop taking Zoloft, wait until I see a "shrink" to determine what I need to take, which is a month away. My obgyn now gave me Wellbutrin if I want to try it....my heads going crazy with all this medication.   I'm 37 yrs old & I've been depressed since I was a teenager and it finally got so bad over the years that I need the right kind of med.  I'm also a recovering alcholic!!
Any suggestions would be helpful...I haven't takin any meds today, and I actually feel pretty good...but I know the panic will set in as soon as I leave work...

Thanks...

[Roger Gould, M.D.]

Wellbutrin takes several weeks before there is any significant effect, but at least there are not as many side effects as the others. The wellbutrin is a good choice if you want to take something in the interim, and also see if that works for you.

[Keegan]

hi, can i ask why did your obgyn dr give you this medication?? and not a regular primary dr.  thanks

[Peagee]

I'm a little concerned that symptoms and 'discontinuation syndrome' of SSRI's such as Paxil don't seem to be given much attention on here? One example:

A quote from one of the messages:  ..."But when I move my eyes to the left or right or up or down, I get a disturbing feeling of a zap-like nervousness, and an increased heart rate. Because of this, I am afraid to move my eyes too much. I know this sounds ridiculous, but I am truly concerned about it...."  and the reply from the MD:  "...I am unaware of Paxil causing the side effect you mentioned. It is also possible that it is a symptom of anxiety. Consult your psychiatrist for a proper evaluation..."

I'm a bit surprised that so little seems to be known about the Zaps on this site. Particularly as regards to Paxil (Seroxat/Paroxetine) withdrawal.


There is an absolute mass of research and legal information regarding this which is available to all.   To make it easier for anyone worried about side effects and withdrawal symptoms, you are welcome to visit the site below where a great deal of links and information have been collected.

http://paxilsupport.homestead.com/Index.html

SSRIs are mind altering drugs.  They alter the delicate chemical balance of the brain and thus the way the brain controls stress, muscular function, etc.  The pharmaceutical giants do not want to lose money by broadcasting the side effects.  Withdrawal from Paxil can be very disabling.  PARTICULARLY if going 'cold turkey' and even when weaning slowly in some cases.  

I think any MD should familiarise himself with both the known facts, and the ones that are newly emerging now that the medication has been in use long enough to start showing the effects of long term use and withdrawal effects.  Particularly before giving advice on support boards.

Finally, here is a quote regarding drug company strategies:

"The strategy for DTCA used by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) has been enacted throughout Europe, especially in the major drug-producing countries. The