Posted by g_g_g_unit on March 6, 2011, at 3:46:34
In reply to Re: Suggestions for severe, stubborn anxiety? » g_g_g_unit, posted by jms600 on March 5, 2011, at 16:50:33
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> Yes - I do believe that I did better with Effexor than I have done with Cipralex. So much so, that I'm going to ask my p/doc to put me back on Effexor when I see him again in a fortnight. I don't think the Effexor was a fantastic drug, but compared to Cipralex it's more effective (for me anyway - can't comment on anyone else).
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> Why I find Effexor a more effective drug, I don't know. Maybe someone else on here could offer a reason..?
>So you found Effexor suitable for anxiety? My problem seems to be that anything that works on norepinephrine makes my condition worse. I couldn't even tolerate Anafranil - the "gold standard" OCD treatment - at *any* dose. I realize Effexor isn't a particularly potent NRI, so maybe I'd be okay on it?
Has anyone here been unable to tolerate other NRIs, but found they were okay with Effexor?
I'm thinking that's what I might suggest at our next meeting.
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