Posted by PaulW on April 14, 2001, at 5:12:19
In reply to Re: Effexor XR:5 weeks:no effect:HELP!!! » PaulW, posted by Cindylou on April 13, 2001, at 13:26:13
> Hi Paul -
> I wish I had more medical background so I could give you more solid advice! But I'm just going off my experience (which, unfortunatley, is pretty broad since I've been dealing with these medications for over 12 years now.)
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> I'm not sure if Effexor and Paxil can mix long-term or not ... I do know that some doctors will combine Effexor with another SSRI while you're weaning off of it.
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> Anyone out there have any information on this??
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> Also, when i was at 150 mg of effexor, I actually DID open up the pill and dump out half! (Didn't count the balls, but played around with them until I had about half left in the capsule :) I was feeling so horrible, I just couldn't stomach the 150 anymore. Shortly after that was when my doc had me take 112.5 mg -- one 75 mg tablet and one 37.5. That's where I stayed most of the time until recently. (I'm almost all the way off of it now, down to a mere 18 mg. And I'm feeling SO MUCH better -- more focused, less clouded, etc.) I am still on Wellbutrin.
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> I am very interested in how things work out for you! Keep on posting. I hope others will let you know if Effexor and Paxil can mix okay.
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> And by the way, you are a fine "closer!"
> Take care,
> Cindy
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> > Cindy,
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> > thanks again for the support. My doc is not a psychiatrist, just a poor overworked GP, so he has my sympathies. His belief is that I should give the FXR a 'proper trial'(about 7 years, the way it's going)
> > And in the thread below, I refer to 'the more insightful ones on this board'...you are one of those,you...! I was referring directly to myself as being a dunderhead, who has little knowledge on this subject.
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> > Keep posting CL, I appreciate it and may happiness be with you!
> > My , what a creepy closer! I can never think of anything original to sign off with. I suppose I should not get too concerned. We're not running literature classes here are we?
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> > I have some Paxil to hand. Shall I be devil and quoff that? Straight in at 30mg? Trouble is I only have FXR 150mg. Is it time for me to break open the cap and count out the balls?
> > I don't expect you to answer that one. It's down to me, but does FXR and paxil mix? I guess,it's down to the individual again?
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> > An even worse closer. Sorry. Time for me to get my coat I think!
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> > PaulCindy
Thanks again
I've started a new thread. Maybe somebody else has experience of this? I realise it's one for myself and doc to work out but would welcome any thoughts in advanceAll the best
Paul
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