Posted by Andre Allard on May 10, 2000, at 2:51:45
I am currently on 225mg of effexor xr. The effexor has
helped out greatly with my social anxiety disorder as
well as my depression. Still, I am very much bothered
by side effects such as a decreased appetite (if I did
not force myself to eat I would probably weigh 100
pounds), and anorgasmia during intercourse (very
bothersome for my partners and I). My depression
is still present at times. Normally, the effexor would
be increased, but the two side effects listed above
are enough for me. I have been on effexor previously
and then switched because of these side effects. I have
tried many other AD's - none worked like effexor. I
have also tried augmentation with lamictal with no
success as well. I do not want to add lithium because
of the weight gain. I have discussed augmenting the
effexor with pindolol or buspirone but the doc says
he has not seen much success while using these meds
for augmentation. My psychiatrist does not know what
to do and neither do I for that matter. Also, both of
my psychiatrists have been reluctant to add another
AD to the effexor as they like to keep things simple.
I disagree with not adding another AD because I have
previously taken left over AD's and noticed a
difference. Do not ever tell your psychiatrist you
have taken left over meds - they get really pissed off.
My question to you guys is what the hell do I do now?
I would appreciate any input you might have. Thank-you
poster:Andre Allard
thread:33003
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