SSRI and MG
 

Hi,
Do you know if SSRI's have a negative effect on MG?

Hi
 

I was initially when I first got diagnosed (before I had the diagnosis removed) on Effexor (venlafaxine) I was advised by my neuro to come off this as Effexor can in some people make them appear to have or develop MG.

I was put on a generic brand of prozac, but remember reading in the patient information leaflet that you weren't supposed to take it if you had muscle weakness or MG.

At the end of the day if you need anti depressants and you feel that they are not making the condition (mg) worse then I would stick with them. The best person to talk to about this would be your Neuro. You really dont need to be battling with mental health issues when you are already fighting MG!

I came off my generic prozac in 2008 and that coincided with me not working (this was with the approval of my GP and Neuro) As soon as I had the pressure of working removed I felt so much better.

I still have low moods and have bouts of anxiety. I treat myself by using the skills I was taught in CBT. I also accept the fact that it is normal to feel the way I do sometimes in this situation.

As I have battled anxiety and depression for years I know what my danger signs are and Im not afraid of the fact that at some point in the future I may need anti depressants again.

What I have found is the support of the forum and being able to voice my fears and concerns here has really helped me.

Feel free to private message me if you want to discuss this further.

Welcome to the forum.

Love
Rach

Amen Rach....this forum is veeeery theraputic for me!

JJ