Posted by Brainbeard on September 10, 2010, at 13:05:53
In reply to an alternative to effexor???, posted by obsidian on September 8, 2010, at 23:05:17
A true alternative for Effexor may be imipramine, the old tricyclic antidepressant. Imipramine deserves the title 'SNRI' more than Effexor does. It addresses both depression and anxiety (at least on higher doses). Has analgetic properties. Can cause (hypo)mania. Unfortunately shares harsh withdrawal syndrome with Effexor...
Current meds: clomipramine 225mg, fluvoxamine (Luvox) 50mg, amitriptyline 10mg, bethanechol 25-50mg.
PRN: oxazepam 5-10mg
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