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Has Anyone Experienced An Increase In Seizure Activity After Beginning An Anti-depressant (SSRI Or SNRI)?
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
posted January 15
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I was on Prozac for many yrs., started back in the end of 93 stopped taking 06. It didn't show any side effects to me.πŸ”Š BUT DON'T CONDSIER THAT A STONG ANSWER!!!πŸ’₯=== I'm extremely lucky and rarely feel any side effects except getting tired from any medication !!!!!!!!

posted January 15
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

The side effects impact men differently than women, but I will never take those forms of antidepressants.

posted January 15
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes, @A MyEpilepsyTeam Member. This is one of the many reasons I won’t take an SSRI or SNRI… they are the worst.

posted January 15

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