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Posted by mikerush on November 17, 2004, at 11:11:22
Has anyone tried both of these medications? I am on 225mg of Effexor XR daily and it seems to not work as well for my anxiety/GAD. I was wondering if anyone has tried Cymbalta and had success with it controlling their anxiety/GAD or social anxiety. Thanks.
Posted by JohnM4402 on November 17, 2004, at 16:42:33
In reply to Effexor vs. Cymbalta, posted by mikerush on November 17, 2004, at 11:11:22
> Has anyone tried both of these medications? I am on 225mg of Effexor XR daily and it seems to not work as well for my anxiety/GAD. I was wondering if anyone has tried Cymbalta and had success with it controlling their anxiety/GAD or social anxiety. Thanks.
I am currently taking both Effexor and Cymbalta. I have been on Effexor for several years and have not seen any relief. I just started Cymbalta two days ago so I can't really say if it is going to work for me or not.
Posted by Racer on November 17, 2004, at 18:12:31
In reply to Re: Effexor vs. Cymbalta, posted by JohnM4402 on November 17, 2004, at 16:42:33
I took 225mg Effexor XR for several years, and now take 60 mg Cymbalta. The two have had very similar effects for me, including not being very effective on their own in relieving my depression. I'm not sure either of them alone has done anything for my anxiety, but as the depression lifts, the anxiety eases, for me.
I know that's not much help, but honestly: I'd have to say I like the Cymbalta better, but they've been pretty similar for me overall.
Posted by sdjeff on November 17, 2004, at 19:36:17
In reply to Re: Effexor vs. Cymbalta, posted by Racer on November 17, 2004, at 18:12:31
Effexor and Cymbalta are quite similar. They are both SNRI's, meaning, they both work on seritonin and norepinephrine. The big difference seems to be that cymbalta works on norepinephrine regardless of dose and effexor only does at higher dosages. At least I think that's right.
From personal experience, cymbalta is a lot cleaner drug. I've had virtually no side effects from it. Effexor caused a lot of side effects for me.
Hope this helps
Posted by TommyIsland on November 18, 2004, at 0:53:02
In reply to Re: Effexor vs. Cymbalta, posted by sdjeff on November 17, 2004, at 19:36:17
> Effexor and Cymbalta are quite similar. They are both SNRI's, meaning, they both work on seritonin and norepinephrine. The big difference seems to be that cymbalta works on norepinephrine regardless of dose and effexor only does at higher dosages. At least I think that's right.
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> Hope this helpsHave you had side effects of somnelance and lack of libido while on Cymbalta because they are two major side effects I suffer from with Effexor XR.
Tommy!!!!!!1
Posted by sdjeff on November 18, 2004, at 23:36:41
In reply to Re: Effexor vs. Cymbalta, posted by TommyIsland on November 18, 2004, at 0:53:02
> Have you had side effects of somnelance and lack of libido while on Cymbalta because they are two major side effects I suffer from with Effexor XR.
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>I've noticed just a slight reduction of libido.
Posted by Racer on November 19, 2004, at 8:48:41
In reply to Re: Effexor vs. Cymbalta » TommyIsland, posted by sdjeff on November 18, 2004, at 23:36:41
My libido wasn't all that low on Cymbalta alone, but with the addition of Wellbutrin, it's raging high now.
(Which would be much nicer if my spouse had a libido, too...)
Dunno if it's the Wellbutrin raising my libido, or just the fact that I'm not depressed?
Posted by mikerush on November 19, 2004, at 9:30:35
In reply to Re: Effexor vs. Cymbalta » TommyIsland, posted by sdjeff on November 18, 2004, at 23:36:41
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> I've noticed just a slight reduction of libido.
No, Effexor made me feel normal again, I had plenty of libido but my Dr. put me on Paxil and the libido went downhill quick this is why I am either going back to effexor or going to switch to Cymbalta.
Posted by theo on November 19, 2004, at 11:51:54
In reply to Re: Effexor vs. Cymbalta, posted by mikerush on November 19, 2004, at 9:30:35
What dose of Paxil are you taking? Are you taking regular or Paxil CR?
Posted by mikerush on November 20, 2004, at 11:02:33
In reply to Re: Effexor vs. Cymbalta » mikerush, posted by theo on November 19, 2004, at 11:51:54
> What dose of Paxil are you taking? Are you taking regular or Paxil CR?
25mg Paxil CR
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