Posted by Molybdenum on June 9, 2008, at 22:23:33
In reply to Re: Anyone do better on Pristiq than Effexor XR? » Molybdenum, posted by bleauberry on June 9, 2008, at 20:21:25
> Not meaning to sidetrack the thread, but I was so curious...
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> you are taking effexor and remeron AND moclobemide?Hey bleauberry,
yeah - still taking all three but I have reduced my effexor down from 600mg to 450mg. I had some old 37.5mg caps, so I reduced it by that every 3 days. Luckily I didn't get any withdrawals and it's been a month now, so if I'm feeling brave in the next month or two, I'll try taking it down to 300mg.
Was on 225mg remeron & reduced that by one 45mg tab all in one go & had no withdrawals on that either. Just one bad night 3 days in - felt horrible but nothing since. Who knows what chemical was doing what that night! Still, I imagine the withdrawals are in line with the relative dose change. Effexor drop was 25% & remeron drop 20%.
Was a bit concerned with serotonin syndrome adding the moclobemide but 150mg is pretty low. Of all the MAOI types, this one's a reversible - so no dietary restrictions. I actually thought I was having a bit of SS 'cos my temp was pretty high, but I was using an old mercury thermometer & foolishly neglected to give it a good shake before using *doh*, so I think my temp readings weren't accurate.
And sorry for hijacking your thread BearFan. Consider all hostages released..!
And damn - all you lot with interesting usernames. I wish I'd put more thought into mine... :)
OK - I'm out...!
Molybdenum.. ;)
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