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What's safe to take for depression?

Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: Oct 25, 2017 | Replies (15)

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UPDATE: I'm trying the generic of Cymbalta, which is an SSNRI rather than the more common SSRI. The problem is that some SSRIs can cause bradycardia. I took Prozac off and on for decades, and I now have bradycardia. I tried it again last year, and my heart rate slowed steadily and noticeably. That seems to be happening with Cymbalta, too. Resting rate is now around 47, and it's been down to 41 while sleeping. That's a few to several beats lower than normal even for me. I'm trying to make it through two weeks to see if my body adapts.

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Hi, @soloact - it's good to hear you're doing okay so far with Cymbalta. I just stopped taking it because it wasn't helping me with the pain, which is what it was prescribed for. I have SVT, and take Diltiazen, and haven't had a tachycardic event since starting Diltiazen. I hope it works for you.

Jim