Posted by Shenandoah on February 16, 2008, at 20:39:48
I am new & just found this site.
I am thinking about asking my new Dr. about switching back from Effexor to Prozac. I believe Prozac is probably best for me, but will certainly take ANY suggestions.
I am in my 50's & have a Depression & Panic issue. My FABULOUS first Dr. (of 15 + years) saved my life from continuous panic attacks with Xanax. Then she recommended Zoloft to me for depression. It was fine & helped me immensly. I was concerned about weight gain especially & began taking Prozac. I liked it just as well & my weight was not perfect but much better.
I am trying a new Dr. that I am very disappointed with & hope for a change at some point. [He has Zero personality & Zero sense of humor].
Anyway............I began having terrible nightmares & little motivation, so the Dr. said that probably I was not getting the benefits after being on Prozac for so long, & was switched
to Effexor. It was OK for a while, but I do not like the sick withdrawal symptoms I get if I forget my medication for one day. & my weight has climbed.I have not been on Effexor for a full year yet, but wonder if changing back to Prozac will give me the same benefits I had when I began long ago--& how difficult it will be to switch back ??????
I do not like the side effects of constipation & occasional nausea with Effexor either.
Also I will never try Welbutrin (sp?) again. It made me feel extremely aggitated with angry feelings. If I felt this way, then I wonder how a troubled teen might react on this drug. It should be seriously studied, as it is not right for everyone & a young person may not realize what is happening to them.
Any feedback appreciated.
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thread:813191
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