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Have Brain Fog And Less Sex Drive Due To Taking Effexor For Anxiety. Does Lexapro Have Less Side Effects?

I have been taking effexor for several years for anxiety/ depression . A few months ago I cut back on my dosage and as a result had less brain fog and increased sex drive/more sensation. Going thru a tough time now and am thinking about increasing my dosage again but am leary of the return of brain fog and sexual side effects. My best friend takes Lexapro and says that she experiences no brain fog or sexual side effects. Looking for some input on this if possible. What has been your experience with patients? With much thanks, Sharon
Mon, 4 Mar 2013
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Treating a patient for anxiety and depression needs a very tailor-made approach. Not every patient responds the same to every medication. In my experience Lexapro you mentioned does have fewer sexual side effects than the Effexor you have been taking. I do not think that this is a decision you must make by yourself but that you need professional guidance to help you. Please see a psychiatrist regarding treatment plan so that he or she may help you with the correct treatment. Rest assured there are medications that have Less sexual side effects. Please do not change the dosage of the medication Your self for the efficacy of the drug is highly dose related.
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Have Brain Fog And Less Sex Drive Due To Taking Effexor For Anxiety. Does Lexapro Have Less Side Effects?

Welcome to HCM. Treating a patient for anxiety and depression needs a very tailor-made approach. Not every patient responds the same to every medication. In my experience Lexapro you mentioned does have fewer sexual side effects than the Effexor you have been taking. I do not think that this is a decision you must make by yourself but that you need professional guidance to help you. Please see a psychiatrist regarding treatment plan so that he or she may help you with the correct treatment. Rest assured there are medications that have Less sexual side effects. Please do not change the dosage of the medication Your self for the efficacy of the drug is highly dose related. I trust this information helps you.