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spawn
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 1:37 am    Post subject: anxiety medication with low side effects? Reply with quote
which medication has low side effects? also that isnt addictive or has major withdrawal symptoms? theres gonna be side effects and stuff i know but i just want something for long term. thats why its important that i dont get something with alot of effects but also something that i wouldnt build a huge tolerance to. any advise would be appreciated. thx
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 2:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Lexapro worked well for me, its an SSRI so it isn't addictive and its got a good reputation for low side effects and withdrawal.

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 3:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
what about sexual side effects? on paxil i lost sex drive and ability to orgasm. and this after only taking 10mg for a week then i stopped.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 10:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'm on Celexa (Citalopram) and I haven't had any major side effects. No sexual dysfunction. I'm on 40mg. I do get a bit tired sometimes.
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