Posted by Clayton on November 8, 2003, at 17:19:34
In reply to Effexor and mood swings, posted by Aphid 1 on November 8, 2003, at 16:40:28
What you describe sounds like a bipolar problem - manic-depression.
I may have some relevent experience.
I am on Remaron which enhances both Seratonin and Norepinephrine levels (except that it does so by increasing the quantity produced, not reuptake Inhibition like Effexor). I am also on Paxil that blocks seratonin reuptake.
Result: Suddenly, two months ago, I became seriously manic-depressive. Mood swings. Crying and wailing followed by incessant ranting (I could NOT keep myself quiet). Reckless spending on the internet that over drew my checking account by $1400.00. I knew I was doing it on some level but I was having too much fun to stop. This is a classic behavior of people in the manic phase of bipolar disorder.(Unfortunetely, this behavior cost me my wife of twenty years and my kids).
So, of course, I went to my pdoc. He said my seratonin levels had beed increased too much. One documented outcome of this is Bipolar Disorder.
We cut the dose a remaron to bring seratonin levels back within bounds. He prescribed Zyprexa -a modern anti-psychotic mood stabalizer (same think lithium is prescribed for but better) to control symptoms in the meantime. As Remaron works fast (and is eliminated quickly from the body), I shouldn't have to stay on the Zyprexa too long.
Maybe Effexor has over-elevated your Seratonin level. Why not ask you doc?
Kind Regards and Good Luck
poster:Clayton
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