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What is good daily med that only treats anxiety and depression?

Posted by clockwood22 @clockwood22, Feb 15, 2025

I see a psychiatrist but she prescribed heavy meds for psychotic and other things. I feel these are too strong for me.

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maryjjeandennis | @maryjjeandennis | Aug 4, 2025
In reply to @heyjoe415 "Hi Mary Jean, and thanks for answering. I also get leg cramps (hamstrings and calves) occasionally..." + (show)
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Hi Mary Jean, and thanks for answering.

I also get leg cramps (hamstrings and calves) occasionally during the night. I had an MRI done and the cramps were due to tight lower back muscles (this put pressure on my sciatic nerve, causing the occasional and painful cramps). I'm much better now that I stretch my lower back.

And yeah, if you feel Paxil, or any drug, has stopped working for you, it's time for a change (and of course always under a Dr's supervision). And hey, if your son did it, you can do it! Good for both of you, and thanks again for sharing your story.

Joe

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Thankyou for your response. My leg cramps have disappeared and I’m beginning to feel better on Prozac.
In researching the Paxil, leg muscle tightening was a side effect. I did experience the SSRI syndrome, not fun. I believe I’m on the right track. I have more energy and less fatigue. I will continue with what my goal is. That goal is to get off Paxil and into Prozac.
I hope this helps
Mary Jean

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Aug 5, 2025
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i have been told Lexapro is best one--but everyone's body reacts differently

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Thanks Elisa, much appreciated!

Joe

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Aug 5, 2025
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Thankyou for your response. My leg cramps have disappeared and I’m beginning to feel better on Prozac.
In researching the Paxil, leg muscle tightening was a side effect. I did experience the SSRI syndrome, not fun. I believe I’m on the right track. I have more energy and less fatigue. I will continue with what my goal is. That goal is to get off Paxil and into Prozac.
I hope this helps
Mary Jean

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The connection between Paxil and leg cramping is new to me, so thanks for pointing that out Mary Jean.

I've been taking Paxil since 2002 and all is good. I have experienced some uncomfortable days when I got to 20mg/day. I'm back to my regular, 40mg/day dose. My night leg cramps have been helped a lot by stretching my lower back and thereby easing sone spot pressure on my sciatic nerve.

Joe

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