Anxiety Brintellix
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Not too sure about Brintellix yet. Very low dose (5mg) once a day for 4 days now. One positive: more alert, and depression doesn't feel as 'depressing'. Minor nausea, headache, sleep disruptive, some racing thoughts at night. Most disappointing - a persistent low level anxiety seems present and I'm on it primarily for GAD. This med seems much less compatible for me than Klonopin prn. Was hoping for better results but will stay on Brintellix 4-5 days more to see if symptoms abate.

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I stupidly decided to take myself off of Brintellix back in December. I did not like the side effects I was having....nausea and memory issues. I had severe PPD 10 years ago. I have done well on antidepressants. I have suffered from generalized anxiety all my life. My panic attacks are back...sweaty hands, heart racing, crying and irrational thoughts. I am so tired of it. My doctor now has me on 10mg of Brintellix and Clonzapam. I have been on it again for almost 4 weeks. I would expect it to fully work by now?? I have improved a little, but still have the panic attacks. I am just so mad at myself for going off my medication. I will never do it again!

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@Sailorcat,

From what I understand, antidepressants like Brintellix can take several days or weeks to start working as indicated. However if side effects become too unbearable, I would still suggest discussing other options with your doctor.

Also being that this is a drug for depression and you're taking it for anxiety, I can see why it's not entirely treating the problem. In such cases I have to wonder why some doctors choose to prescribe antidepressants over anti-anxiety meds?

At any rate, we look forward to hearing how you're doing and if you decided to switch over to something else after all. Hope this helps!

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How are you doing today with the Brintellix?

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