Posted by RWF on January 2, 2003, at 18:17:18
I am a 24 year old male who was diagnosed with Anxiety and Depression in October of 2001. I was supposed to take a number of meds (SSRI's and Wellbutrin), however I was too scared to because of the effects it may have had on my mind.
Two months ago I caved in and let my doctor prescribe me 37.5 milligrams of Effexor XR one time daily.
I also have been taking 0.5 to 1 milligram of Lorazepam when I need it...mostly at bed time to help me sleep.
Lately I have been feeling these paranoid thoughts about my wife cheating on me, however I know that she is not. I am wondering if these thoughts can be attributed to the Effexor XR???
I never act out towards her on these thoughts because deep down I know that they are not and cannot be true. My wife is the most wonderful person in the world, but I still get angry for unknown reasons because of these thoughts and I do not want them to ever control my actions.
I told my doctor about these thoughts and he prescribed me 150 milligrams of Trileptal. I am scared to death to take this medicine because of the double vision side effect. I will not take it unless I know about this medicine. Has anyone ever tried this drug before?
Has the Effexor ever made anyone feel like this before?
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much.
poster:RWF
thread:134192
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