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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 💭
Ft Lauderdale, FL
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.🔊 BUT DON'T CONDSIER THAT A STONG ANSWER!!!💥=== I'm extremely lucky and rarely feel any side effects except getting tired from any medication !!!!!!!!

January 15
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

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

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.

January 15

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