Posted by schleprock on August 19, 2012, at 10:22:56
In reply to Re: Nortriptyline + Effexor: A good combo? » schleprock, posted by phidippus on August 19, 2012, at 0:49:53
> I thought you were looking for something that promoted sleep.
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> Also, why bother taking the Nortriptyline if you perceive it to have pooped out? (note: poop out is somewhat of a myth-it is more likely your symptoms have worsened and the nortripyline just isn't enough anymore.)
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> Effexor is a strong antidepressant, but sometimes it can cause anxiety with its norepinephrinee reuptake inhibition. Mix it up with the nortryptaline and you might get an unnpleasant buzz.
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> I would recommend Mirtazapine. It will help with both the depression and the anxiety and it also promotes better sleep. Its a Tetracyclic Antidepressant and is quite potent. I took it tto treat my OCD and it worked very well. It also got me out of a deep funk.
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> Eric
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>I've heard that Mirtazapine is known for quickly losing its effect. I'm looking for something long term.
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