Posted by SalArmy4me on March 29, 2001, at 4:20:19
In reply to How is Effexor different from Tricyclics?, posted by Fred Potter on March 28, 2001, at 16:09:43
I think its selective in the inhibition of serotonin--that's the difference. Effexor/Remeron combination is reported to be as effective as ECT; The side-effects are less, according to what I've heard and what I've experienced. I never had any side-effects on Effexor XR taking 375mg of it HS. And I never had this withdrawal bullsh--- that everyone else talks about.
> If Effexor inhibits reuptake of Serotonin, Norepinephrine and to a lesser extent Dopamine (depending on dose), how does that differ from TCAs? Are the side effects REALLY less? Is overdose less dangerous? It's made groundbreaking news here in New Zealand as the drug to end Depression. That's not what I've been reading for years on this erudite board
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