what antidepressant worked for you? - Menopause Message Board

lilypad1 · 04-14-2007, 08:33 PM

Hello all,hope things are well.I have come here today to ask what anti depressants have worked for you?I feel like such a failure,i can't stand this depression any more, i am hating life and every one around me.I am going to my doctor on monday to ask for something,anything!I cannot take HRT because there is cancer and heart problems in my immediate family,i also take high bp medication.I am 48 years old,i have not had a period yet this year.I take Omega 3,Vitamin B,Multivitamin.Please any help is appreciated,p.s last year had an episode similar to this(not as bad)was put on Effexor,taken off because of horrible side effect,been to afraid to take anything since.Sincerely lily

mysticohl · 04-18-2007, 01:16 AM

I would like to know that too. I was considering asking for some effexor tomorrow at the dr. but not sure about the heart palpitations and rapid heart rate some people have. What was your problem? Anyone else please?

lilypad1 · 04-18-2007, 07:28 PM

hi,thanks for your response.The 2 problems i had with Effexor were (brain zaps),felt like electric shock and i could hear them too,really weird!Also my blood pressure would drop if i stood up too quickly.Hope we get more replies on anti-depressants,i have not gone to Dr. yet,i was hoping for some info on what has worked for others.Sincerely lily

SPENCER1968 · 04-18-2007, 09:41 PM

Hi Ladies,

You might want to try posting to the depression board as well. I wish I could help both of you but I no clue. Good luck!

Spence

goody2shuz · 04-18-2007, 09:49 PM

My doctor put me on Wellbutrin. It has helped out quite a bit and doesn't have as many side effects as the other antidepressants. I heard that alot of gyn use this med to ward off the PMS and menopausal symptoms.

I hope this helps ~ Goody