So unfortunately I need to go on an ssri as I have had horrible anxiety that I can no longer manage without interfering daily. I know these mildly lower test and lower motivation anyone here bodybuilding on ssris? My doc is thinking lexapro which I see has less impact on testosterone and motivation.
Have you looked into Wellbutrin?
It seems to only be for approved for depression, some say it worsens anxiety can talk to my doc about using that to try.
Hello,
I have been on lexapro for a while on and off (over a year currently) and also take wellbutrin for anxiety. I haven’t seen a decrease in my ability to build muscle over the years. I have even been building more lately as I have focused my nutrition and workout regimens.
I will say that when first taking SSRIs, there was some impact to libido (minor) and had an effect where it delayed orgasm but that went away after about 3 weeks.
Having been on lexapro for a long time, I can say my life is phenomenally better with it. Sometimes the chemical imbalance in the brain calls for medication. I would say give it a try. Takes a good six to eight weeks to really feel the positive effects as it builds up in your system.
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I took Lexapro for a while as well. It was when I was first being medicated for bipolar and figuring things out. I couldn’t orgasm at all on it, not just delayed. That didn’t help the depression, so I switched meds.
There are definitely things that call for meds. It’s just a matter of finding what works for you.
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Fluoxetine (Prozac) is considered a weight neutral SSRI, being less prone to cause weight gain. Escitalopram (Lexapro) has also a proven low risk of causing weight gain.
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