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What form of antidepressants do you use

A MGteam Member asked a question 💭
Central Point, OR

I never realized how certain meds are are not good!

October 10
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As with anything else, it is an individual thing.

October 20
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Yes, it does. I am on a much lower dosage relative to the Sertraline. Withdrawal from the Sertraline and waiting for the busiprone was the hardest part but I would do it again. It is one of the older meds but the fact it interacts with a lot less is nice. I know on some internet sites it is listed as a CAUTION medicine with gMG but I haven’t noticed any issues. Something to talk to a doctor about.

October 15
A MGteam Member

Does it work well for you?

October 15
A MGteam Member

I take Buspirone for anxiety. This was after years on Sertraline. I went off Sertraline since at the time I was looking to take meds for Fibromyalgia nerve issues. Sertraline was contradicted for a majority of those. I like Bupropion better has I have fewer side effects.

October 14 (edited)
MGteam

It's such an important thing to be aware of! With MG, some antidepressants can actually make muscle weakness worse, so knowing which ones are generally considered safer is really valuable.

Here's a quick overview of antidepressants that are typically considered safer for people with MG:

- Fluoxetine (Prozac) – An SSRI that's Show Full Answer

It's such an important thing to be aware of! With MG, some antidepressants can actually make muscle weakness worse, so knowing which ones are generally considered safer is really valuable.

Here's a quick overview of antidepressants that are typically considered safer for people with MG:

- Fluoxetine (Prozac) – An SSRI that's generally well-tolerated by most people with MG
- Bupropion (Wellbutrin) – Works differently than SSRIs; may even help with fatigue and low energy, which are common MG symptoms
- Sertraline (Zoloft) – Another SSRI; also available in liquid form, which is helpful if swallowing is difficult
- Citalopram (Celexa) – Generally safe for most people with MG, though monitoring is recommended
- Escitalopram (Lexapro) – Reported to have a lower risk for people with MG On the flip side, some antidepressants to be cautious about include certain tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) like amitriptyline and imipramine, as well as lithium, which can worsen MG symptoms.

Always check with your MG specialist before starting or changing any antidepressant, and make sure your pharmacist knows all the medications you're taking to avoid harmful interactions.

October 10

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