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Posted by David K. on February 14, 1999, at 10:12:29
Is it okay to mix Celexa & Effexor? Specifically, the 40 mg. of Celexa and the 75 mg. of Effexor I just took five minutes ago. It seems as though Celexa isn't working for me: I feel the worst that I have in YEARS.
My next route on the medication highway is probably going to be a "reversible" MAOI (I admitted to my doctor that I couldn't be trusted with the regular kind of MAOI.) My doctor has to read up on the reversible MOAIs, though, as she's never tried it before. But I forgot to ask the exact name(s) of the medicines: Is there something other than moclobemide? I hope so, because that one doesn't seem to have such a great track record of WORKING. (Except, apparently, in Finland. Maybe I should move it Finland?)
Thanks...
Posted by Wayne R. on February 14, 1999, at 13:56:58
In reply to Celexa & Effexor, posted by David K. on February 14, 1999, at 10:12:29
I tried Prozac, Celexa, Effexor, Paxil, etc. and MAOI's. I often responed well to the meds but nothing would stick. We tried all kinds of combinations and augmentation strategies but nothing would give more than short term relief. I discovered the following in the Psychopharm Tips area and it has changed my life!! I am presently on 20 Prozac and 25 Naltrexone. Might be worth a shot...
Subject: Naltrexone for SSRI poop out
Dr. Lee Dante wrote, in part:
This phenomena of the SSRI "poop out" can usually be reversed by adding 25 mg of naltrexone (marketed in the US as Revia), usually on top of supper to avoid transient nausea. In anywhere from two weeks to five of once daily dosing the SSRI regains the full effect and often is perceived as working better than it did at first. I have done this in over forty cases where this has been most gratifying. At this dose of naltrexone the incidence of side effects is very low, and the improvement is sustained over a period of years. It has been the end of poop out in my practice.Best wishes, Wayne
Posted by Patty on February 22, 1999, at 12:54:20
In reply to Re: Celexa & Effexor, posted by Wayne R. on February 14, 1999, at 13:56:58
Would Naltrexone work alright with Paxil? And could someone please tell me something about Celexa? Would really be interested in knowing about boost to energy level and weight loss! Thanks.
Patty
Posted by Wayne R. on February 22, 1999, at 13:57:23
In reply to Re: Celexa & Effexor, posted by Patty on February 22, 1999, at 12:54:20
> Would Naltrexone work alright with Paxil?
My understanding is that Naltrexone can be effective with the entire family of SSRI medications of which Paxil is one. Wayne
Posted by Patty on February 22, 1999, at 17:28:42
In reply to Re: Celexa & Effexor, posted by Wayne R. on February 22, 1999, at 13:57:23
Thanks for responding, Wayne:) Now I need to know if Celexa is an antidepressant!
Posted by Wayne R. on February 22, 1999, at 19:09:16
In reply to Re: Celexa & Effexor, posted by Patty on February 22, 1999, at 17:28:42
> Now I need to know if Celexa is an antidepressant!
Absolutly! One of the latest. Wayne
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