Posted by noa on July 9, 2003, at 8:31:04
In reply to effexor vs. serzone? good experiences w/effexor?, posted by bookgurl99 on July 8, 2003, at 23:24:47
No--they are very different. I take both. For me, Effexor is very activating, while Serzone is very sedating. I take them together partly for that reason. They are totally unrelated chemically and work differently in the brain and body. I do not recommend starting Effexor for anything other than *severe* depression *and* if no other med options seem right.
Don't get me wrong--Effexor saved my life. It works for me. But it comes with side effects and I don't think it should be a first choice for most people.
Why did you need to get off of Serzone?
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