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Posted 8/17/2016 1:12 AM (GMT -5)
Hey guys been on Prednisone long term, which meds are safe to go on?
I have uc just don't wannlt another flare?
Posted 8/17/2016 1:48 PM (GMT -5)
Hi I had huge anxiety attacks/depression even on a short course of Pred, but my doc suggested 95% of serotonin is produced in the colon and there's vast literature indicating a tie between IBD and anxiety/depression.

I started with Paxil, now on Zoloft. I still get a little panicky but not nearly as bad--I'm sorry I waited so long. Good luck!
Posted 8/17/2016 4:29 PM (GMT -5)
Interesting when people say serotonin is produced in the colon. I have no colon and I am way less depressed compared to how I was when I had one... I saw no end in misery to life with my colon. Now I see the possibility of a good future for myself. What's there to be depressed about :)

I took pristiq when I was on prednisone. I also took nortriptyline briefly. There are definitely options. You probably need to see a doctor to find out what your options are.
Posted 8/18/2016 10:28 PM (GMT -5)
I'm on Zoloft and Wellbutrin. I'm doing well with this combination. I tried each on its own and it didn't work as well as together. It takes time to figure it out.
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