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dss · 12-22-2008, 06:14 PM

As with most medications of this type it will come down to a trial and error process to see which will help you. There is no "best" , try one to see it it works , if not , move on to the next one. Prozac was the first SSRI so you could chose based on that , or you could flip a coin maybe?

Weight gain can be a side effect of most SSRI I think. No way to tell if you will get it as everyone reacts differently.

Some quick side effects copied and pasted. Probably can be applied across the board for most SSRI

* diarrhea
* dizziness
* drowsiness
* dry mouth
* headache
* insomnia
* nausea
* tiredness or weakness
* trembling or shaking
* trouble sleeping

Less common

* agitation, anxiety, or nervousness
* back pain
* changes in taste sensations
* changes in vision, including blurred vision
* constipation
* decreased appetite or weight loss
* difficulty concentrating
* flushing or redness of skin, with feeling of warmth or heat
* heartburn
* increased appetite and weight gain
* increased sweating
* increased urination
* joint pain
* menstrual disorder
* stomach or abdominal cramps, gas, or pain
* vomiting
* yawning

Good luck with whichever you chose!

12-22-2008, 06:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
dss Status: SAS Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: B.C. Gender: Male Posts: 109	As with most medications of this type it will come down to a trial and error process to see which will help you. There is no "best" , try one to see it it works , if not , move on to the next one. Prozac was the first SSRI so you could chose based on that , or you could flip a coin maybe? Weight gain can be a side effect of most SSRI I think. No way to tell if you will get it as everyone reacts differently. Some quick side effects copied and pasted. Probably can be applied across the board for most SSRI * diarrhea * dizziness * drowsiness * dry mouth * headache * insomnia * nausea * tiredness or weakness * trembling or shaking * trouble sleeping Less common * agitation, anxiety, or nervousness * back pain * changes in taste sensations * changes in vision, including blurred vision * constipation * decreased appetite or weight loss * difficulty concentrating * flushing or redness of skin, with feeling of warmth or heat * heartburn * increased appetite and weight gain * increased sweating * increased urination * joint pain * menstrual disorder * stomach or abdominal cramps, gas, or pain * vomiting * yawning Good luck with whichever you chose!