I'm posting here because I think there may be more traffic.
I need to start taking an anti-depressant. GP has just prescribed me escitalopram at a very low dose (5 mg) presumably as a starting does.
I am perimenopausal and cannot take HRT but aside from this, I have a lot of negative things happening and I'm awaiting therapy. I also have awful anxiety (lots of adrenaline).
I tried sertraline but couldn't get past the side effects. I have also seen venlafaxine mentioned a lot but have never tried this.
So best one for: anxiety, depression and possible hormonal imbalance.
I also take propranolol (beta blocker) but I haven't been taking this regularly so far.
Anyone?