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Can antidepressants cause rls like symptoms?

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Sorry to bother you guys but i may have reached a revelation. I dont get these symptoms when im off ssris or any serotonin drugs. My mom and aunt suffer depression and anxiety and i do as well. Maybe i need to take a antidepressant that doesnt do this? Im on trazadone to help me sleep or ill be up all night worrying about symptoms. Im hoping that the symptoms im experiencing are all anxiety.

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Joolsg

Most anti depressants cause RLS. Apparently safe meds are Trazodone and Wellbutrin but I see you’re on Trazodone. Every one reacts differently to different meds.

I can tell it’s you, Popcornlove.

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kirash

I wouldn't be surprised if Venlafazine that I take contributes to mine. I may ask the doctor if i can try reducing them.

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