Posted by MsMilly on April 7, 2004, at 15:36:19
I have GAD and have been on antidepressants before. Most recently I've taken Effexor and that really helped however have been off since about last October and would prefer not go through withdrawals again. Recently, my anxiety has been very bad and am at the point of having to take something for the anxiety and Xanax just doesn't do it anymore.
I went to a psychiatrist instead of my internist to discuss the pros and cons of different meds. It came down to two: Lexapro or Effexor and she gave me access to both. I am still in a quandry as to which I should be taking.
I was told that Lexapro was a cleaner (less side effects) med and didn't have so many problems when you get off however I had success with Effexor but wasn't aware of withdrawals when I first began to take it.
Also, I don't need anything that lessens libido more than it already is. I also take high b/p meds and know that a Effexor can effect b/p but I was told that a dose of only 75 mg would not have any effect.
I decided to start the lexapro but have only been on it two days (5 mg) and have had headaches both days. I am still trying to decide which would be the best to take.
I would appreciate feedback.
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