Posted by Van on March 13, 2003, at 23:34:26
In reply to Re: Different EffexorXR Side Effects » Van, posted by Jack Smith on March 13, 2003, at 12:37:36
> > Also, has anyone found a good replacement for Effexor? I really like Klonopin, but I use that now when the Effexor doesn't do the whole job.
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> Could answer your question if you answer two of mine.
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> What are you taking Effexor for?
> (if for GAD, tell me whether there is also depression)I wish I could tell you. If I have depression, it is relatively mild. I think it is more GAD. I am going to switch doctors. I have learned more from the internet than I ever did from my doctor. He offered me Paxil like you'd offer someone a soda. I know people on Paxil, and they say they cannot come off of it.
I tried just two Klonopins a day.
Then I tried Buspar, and it made my whole stomach sour. I was on that for about two months. I really feel like my stress level has mellowed, but I still have problems with the stomach gas and the heart skipping like I described before. Also, the way people talk about Effexor on this website make me a little afraid to keep taking it. It looks like I may have a long road getting off of it after being on it more than a year.
I would appreciate the help.
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