Posted by LynneDa on March 2, 2006, at 11:39:10
In reply to Re: Since Cymbalta came out Do they still Rx Effexor?, posted by wildcard11 on March 1, 2006, at 16:34:32
I went from Cymbalta to Effexor XR (150mg) and I am sooooo tired too - still, after being on it for about 2 months. It's not helping my depression as well as some others I've tried (Lexapro in particular) and I'm apathetic, sleepy, can't think straight, etc. So - time for another change I guess.
I've been going to a family doc, so think I need to see a pdoc at this point. I've been on this road for about 3 years now - everything I try sedates me. My thyroid and blood work are all normal. I'm 42, have gained 35 lbs in 3 years after a life of being under-weight. I'm just not sure what to do next.
~ Lynne
******************************************Effexor xr works great for me at a low dose and i have tried MANY!!! It does cause fatigue (and my thyroid doesn't help) but the Wellbutrin combo has been the best yet. I did stop Effexor cold and had no side effects. I am tapering off as i do not want to be on any A/D long term unless absolutely needed. Just my exp. with it.
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