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Posted by TrishP on July 5, 2005, at 6:59:05
Ok - I like Wellbutrin (150 mg) and I am also taking 75 mg of Effexor XR. But the Effexor (while it keeps me even and takes the edge off Wellbutrin) is giving me sexual side effects.
My doc says I should think about increasing Wellbutrin to 300 mg.
I think maybe I should get off Effexor and take something for the anxiety that Wellbutrin gives me.
Any suggestions? Would Buspar or Klonopin be good to take the edge off Wellbutrin?
Posted by Bill LL on July 5, 2005, at 8:51:16
In reply to Frustrated with Meds and sex!, posted by TrishP on July 5, 2005, at 6:59:05
I think that they both would work for that. Try the Buspar first since it doesn't cause tiredness.
> Ok - I like Wellbutrin (150 mg) and I am also taking 75 mg of Effexor XR. But the Effexor (while it keeps me even and takes the edge off Wellbutrin) is giving me sexual side effects.
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> My doc says I should think about increasing Wellbutrin to 300 mg.
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> I think maybe I should get off Effexor and take something for the anxiety that Wellbutrin gives me.
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> Any suggestions? Would Buspar or Klonopin be good to take the edge off Wellbutrin?
Posted by Colleen D. on July 5, 2005, at 12:58:03
In reply to Frustrated with Meds and sex!, posted by TrishP on July 5, 2005, at 6:59:05
> Ok - I like Wellbutrin (150 mg) and I am also taking 75 mg of Effexor XR. But the Effexor (while it keeps me even and takes the edge off Wellbutrin) is giving me sexual side effects.
>
> My doc says I should think about increasing Wellbutrin to 300 mg.
>
> I think maybe I should get off Effexor and take something for the anxiety that Wellbutrin gives me.
>
> Any suggestions? Would Buspar or Klonopin be good to take the edge off Wellbutrin?
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150mg of Effexor and .5mg Klonopin daily. I don't have much of a problem reaching climax, but my desire to have sexual relations with my husband are not what they used to be. Wellbutrin actually caused daytime drowsiness for me and I dropped it. I am doing very well with combo I'm on now and I think the key to my relief from anxiety is the Klonopin.Good luck!
Colleen
Posted by Declan on July 5, 2005, at 13:39:12
In reply to I am on Effexor and Klonopin... » TrishP, posted by Colleen D. on July 5, 2005, at 12:58:03
Hi there
I haven't taken either of these things, but I would consider reducing the Effexor slowly a bit, and then if the Wellbutrin was a problem with anxiety, reducing that a bit as well, trying to keep a balance.
Declan
Posted by TrishP on July 5, 2005, at 14:57:01
In reply to Re: I am on Effexor and Klonopin..., posted by Declan on July 5, 2005, at 13:39:12
> Hi there
> I haven't taken either of these things, but I would consider reducing the Effexor slowly a bit, and then if the Wellbutrin was a problem with anxiety, reducing that a bit as well, trying to keep a balance.
> DeclanMy doc wants me to go up to 300 mg of the Wellbutrin and stay at the 75 mg of Effexor. I'm not really sure what to do. If I get off the Effexor then I will have anxiety. Kinda scared of dosing up on the Wellbutrin.
Posted by Phillipa on July 5, 2005, at 17:26:15
In reply to Re: doseage of both..., posted by TrishP on July 5, 2005, at 14:57:01
Effexor made me very anxious. Only lasted on 37.5mg a week. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by alienatari on July 6, 2005, at 5:43:48
In reply to Frustrated with Meds and sex!, posted by TrishP on July 5, 2005, at 6:59:05
I dont have any suggestions but I can sympthathise with you. I miss orgasms *cries*
Take care,
Chris :)
> Ok - I like Wellbutrin (150 mg) and I am also taking 75 mg of Effexor XR. But the Effexor (while it keeps me even and takes the edge off Wellbutrin) is giving me sexual side effects.
>
> My doc says I should think about increasing Wellbutrin to 300 mg.
>
> I think maybe I should get off Effexor and take something for the anxiety that Wellbutrin gives me.
>
> Any suggestions? Would Buspar or Klonopin be good to take the edge off Wellbutrin?
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