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Drug interaction - Budesonide & SSRI's?

Hi

I have just come off Humira (after 2 years on it) and now am on a 3 month reducing dose of Budesonide before I start a clinical trial.

My question is I think I need some medical help with the anxiety and my GP is talking about prescribing an SSRI. Are any of you (or in the past) on Budesonide and a SSRI? If so, which SSRI and have you had any side effects from the combination of the two drugs?

Previously, I have 'reacted' to most meds that I've tried since being diagnosed and although I would like some medical help with the anxiety (I will be getting some CBT and counselling next year), I don't think I can tolerate anymore bad reactions at the moment.

I would really appreciate any advice or personal experience that any of you may have.

Thanks :hippy:
 
I'm on Uceris and hydrocortisone (my adrenals didn't wake up after using prednisone for my Crohn's) and I suffer from depression/general anxiety disorder. SSRIs had too many side effects and one by one they stopped working. I've been taking Buspar (buspirone) for a few years and it has been a life saver! No more depression, no more panic attacks and very little anxiety. Buspirone has been a life saver for me.

I hope you get some relief.
 
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