SSRI's and Psychosis

Do anti depressants(ssri’s) Worsen psychosis for anyone on this site?

That is a significant risk for people with psychosis, but many users here are on both antipsychotics and antidepressants. It’s a matter of risk vs. benefit, and only your doctor can make that decision.

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I take lexapro at a pretty high dose. It doesn’t effect my schizophrenia or interact or counter my antipsychotics.

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I think it does for people with mania or hypomania. @Wave always talks about this happening to him.

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Me, I cant take them. Iv tried about 4 times everytime i end up with mania.

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Yeah I’m schizoaffective and wellbutrin caused my psychosis to go INSANE. Although I don’t think wellbutrin is an SSRI? But an anti-depressant nonetheless

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