I have been off and on many different a/d's over the past years. I am having problems with side effects. The main things that worry me (things I can't accept) are : weight gain, loss of libido and feeling tired. I've just stopped taking Trazodone as I feel shattered all the time. I did take Effexor (venlafaxine) about ten years ago, I can't actually remember how it was then as I was in pretty bad shape at the time. What I want now is something to stop me feeling so low and lethargic, but I'd rather keep it low dosage and short term. The brain zaps etc. as a side effect and w/d symptom are scaring me somewhat. I took Paroxetine and this happened, it was horrible !
Would I be better on SSRI's. ? if so, which one ? and are there any which don't switch libido off ?