Posted by jscottb on December 3, 2001, at 22:38:11
I have been on Paxil for almost three years. I began taking it for mild depression and social anxiety disorder and currently take 40 mg daily. I have heard much about Effexor and understand that in addition to blocking seretonin reuptake it also blocks the reuptake of norepinephrine. Is there an association of norepinephrine and motivation? Although I tolerate the Paxil very well, I just find it difficult to find inspiration at times about doing things I know would benefit me and make me more happy. I have heard about some unpleasant side effects of Effexor, such as anxiety. I actually tried Prozac once and could not deal with the anxiety in the first few days and quit taking it. Are there similarities of anxiety between Prozac and Effexor?
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