Posted by Margit on March 15, 2004, at 19:39:18
In reply to GI Problem with ALL ADs, posted by blnch on March 14, 2004, at 13:44:18
I have always had GI problems as a companion to my depression and panic disorder. Usually, for me though, once I go into remission the symptoms do somewhat subside.
But I have been taking acid blockers (Nexium, Prevacid, etc.) in high doses and it never helped while in a relapse. I have had GERD (acid reflux) to the point that at one time I had esophagitis, grade III (which is pretty bad).
Paxil is about the only AD, I tolerate to a certain degree (am on Paxil CR right now). I also had some luck with the TCAs. Prozac, Zoloft, and Effexor were untolerable because of GI side effects. Remeron was ok for my stomach, but didn't help for my depression. Wellbutrin was way to agitating (no effect on stomach though). Nardil was GI neutral, but had other difficulties with it.
There is a great link on GI problems in regard to PD and depression. Some of the info there had helped me out quite a bit.
Check the "Frequently asked questions" section for GERD and Carafete.
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