Posted by sweetmarie on April 6, 2001, at 4:09:43
In reply to Re: Remeron and Venlafaxine, posted by JohnL on April 5, 2001, at 16:22:20
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> Hi Anna,
> In Dr Bob's Tips the combination of Remeron+Effexor is described as being 'big guns'. I've tried them both and didn't get well with either. Effexor actually made me worse, while Remeron was neutral but had the advantage of knocking me out at bedtime. At least it could take me away from my pain quickly and put me to sleep.
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> I have a lot more faith in drug combinations that involve antipsychotics or stimulants or both instead of a second antidepressant. Over time I've just seen more success stories with those types of combinations. For example, I found Prozac+Zyprexa to be a million times better than Remeron+Effexor, and with far fewer side effects. I know it's different with everyone, but I just think success is reached quicker when other drugs are combined with an antidepressant, instead of adding in a second antidepressant. For example in your case I would favor Effexor+Zyprexa instead of Effexor+Remeron.
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> Just some random thought.
> JohnJohn,
The combination is actually going to be Remeron, Effexor and Lamictal (Lamotragine), which as you probably know is a mood stabiliser.
This (the Lamictal) has been part of my current med `cocktail` for the past 8 months or so (Phenelzine/Trimipramine/Valproate/Lamotragine), but only at a small dosage (25 mg). This new combo has the Lamictal up to 250 mg.
Anyway, we`ll see. I HOPE it will have some effect - I`ve been so ill for so long now.
Anna.
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