Posted by chiaratara on July 6, 2001, at 20:38:57
In reply to Paxil and Efexor together ?, posted by ben on July 6, 2001, at 14:01:20
I am currently on 40 mg of Paxil and 75mg of Effexor. These are the only drugs I am on. I think the two work fantastic together. I think my depression was a bit a-typical, and that is why effexor helped. I am currenty going to try to lower my paxil dose and up my effexor dose because I am experiencing excessive sweating. That is reported with Paxil. So, we are going to see if I do ok with a little less paxil and more effexor. I like the combo because the paxil works so well on the anxiety , but can sometimes be a bit sedating. The effexor speeds you up a bit, countering the "stoney" feeling I get on Paxil. Let me know if you have any questions. Also, wait a while for the Paxil to kick in. You might need more than 40.
> Does have experiences with taking Paxil together with Efexor ? I was on Celexa with Efexor for a while, then it pooped out. Now I am on 40 mg Paxil and probably I will need a augmentation drug.
> Theoretically there s an interaction between paroxetine (strong CYP2D6 inhibitor) and Venlafaxine (substrate of CYP2D6). I heared of people taking the combo Prozac/Efexor instead it shows the same interaction like Paxil.
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> ben
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