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Posted by Appreciate the Input on April 1, 2005, at 16:45:00
I am new to the medication world, with a new diagnosis of "Major Depressive Disorder" (depressing in itself). I started on Wellbutrin. Did the starter pack, went to the regular full dose and was doing great! I had eneregy! I did exercise! I could do all the boring tasks of a frustrated professional turned mommy of two with a smile! I had sex. Then I got a horrible rash and welts. Allergic to the wonderdrug. After a weaning from hell- cold turkey witht the effect of absolute tiredness and grumpyness, my doc says, Lets try Effexor after the rash is gone.
Well, Im still rashy and have read a lot about Effexor. The official stuff said loss of appetite and nausea. The info from this site scares me. The weaning seems hellish. I am not interested in weight gain or anything that would make me less motivated or lethargic. Can anyone give me a reason to try this drug? Does anyone know of anything like wellbutrin instead? Thanks if you have any info.
Posted by bart on April 3, 2005, at 19:30:10
In reply to New to Meds- Effexor? Weight Gain? Lethargy?, posted by Appreciate the Input on April 1, 2005, at 16:45:00
from my experience wellbutrin helped more with energy and effexor (after first few weeks of increased heart rate) worked great for depressive/obsessive states
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