Posted by TinMan on August 6, 2005, at 9:32:00
In reply to Re: Effexor and wellbutrin, posted by april8 on August 4, 2005, at 11:39:40
Yes, most definitely...what works for me may not work for others. I have been on Zoloft, but only for a short period. I got increasingly depressed and suicidal. Not the results I was looking for. When I moved to another state, I stopped taking a low dose of Prozac without consulting any Dr. DO NOT DO THIS! Do not take or stop taking any prescription drug without the benefit of your MD, or psychiatrist. I was on Paxil for quite a while (almost 2 years) and when I was having problems with it, my general MD and therapist decided I just needed "more" Paxil. I was on a ridiculously high dose.
Personally, I recommend that if you are on an SSRI and/or AD, that you see a Psychiatrist. It is their specialty.
Now, I am on 225 mg. of Effexor and 7.5 mg of Remeron (to sleep). After making the change from Paxil to Effexor, many people commented on how much more calm and how I looked "better". It took a while for some of the side effects to wear off, but some of that was getting off the Paxil. Now, I am a much less anxious person. I think clearer as my thoughts are not so scattered. I am happier than I have been in a long while. Yeah, I battle the weight gain, the sexual side effects and the dreaded constipation. But I "feel" better.
So to all of you new to Effexor XR, do what is right for YOU. Paxil was not good for me; I drank too much and became "mean". But Paxil may work for someone else. While on Effexor, monitor yourself. Make sure that your Dr. is aware of what is going on. Ask friends and those near to you for support. Keep reading and posting to this website. It is a great resource!
Because no one or thing is "perfect" and will someone please define "perfect"?
The TinMan
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