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Anxiety Meds

A MyLupusTeam Member asked a question 💭
Trinidad and Tobago

Has anyone been taking Agomelatine? I've been switched to this from Xanax to help with depression and anxiety and I'm not familiar with this drug. Google isn't giving much and I'd rather hear person's responses rather than studies data

April 27, 2023
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A MyLupusTeam Member

I've never heard of it either. But I have been on Duloxetine 30mg for a while now it's helped me a lot. A few years ago I was on something called Lexapro I liked that one it gave me energy I'm thinking about asking for it back. Good luck I hope you can find a good regimen for you. #LUPUSWARRIOR💜🦋🙏🏾

May 2, 2023
A MyLupusTeam Member

I feel like take too many meds. Xanax for stress, Wellbutrin 300 & 150mg, and cymbalta 60mg….I’d love to ween off the cymbalta.

April 27, 2023
A MyLupusTeam Member

Rachel, this drug has not been approved in the U.S. because the risks were deemed to outweigh the benefits. You may want to talk with your doctor about alternatives like citalopram or escitalopram, SSRIs that help with anxiety and depression and have a very good safety profile--if you haven't tried them.

Take care and I hope you get relief soon!🥰

April 27, 2023
A MyLupusTeam Member

I am on escitalopram for my anxiety

May 13, 2023
A MyLupusTeam Member

It is working real good! Tamed my Anxiety down A whole lot.

April 28, 2023

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