Posted by Peter on March 21, 2002, at 16:48:35
In reply to Re: Very upset and confused-please help » Peter, posted by judy1 on March 21, 2002, at 2:55:00
Thanks for your encouragement, Judy. I guess I'd just feel more comfortable if Neurontin works and I don't have to take Lithium. I can understand that Lithium works great for many people, but why take it if a milder drug works? The only other thing I'm considering is switching the adderall. It sometimes feels good (like a 'high'), but it also tends to make me very withdrawn and nervous in public. The addictiveness also bothers me. So I'm actually thinking of suggesting a replacement for the adderall-I'm thinking effexor might be a good idea. I know I stated that I tried alot of SSRI's and they made me emotionally numb and caused alcohol/drug cravings. But effexor is different, because it also effects nueropinephrine(sp?). I tried effexor once, but it was during a very unhealthy, crazy time in my life when I was taking ecstacy and getting drunk all the time, so I don't really know how it effected me compared to normal SSRI's. I'm thinking it might be a good drug for me to try now with the Neurontin and klonopin instead of continuing adderall or switching over to Lithium. Anyone have good experience with effexor XR?
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