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Posted by linkadge on September 9, 2014, at 14:06:59
OK, so buspar did not work for me.
It did seem to have some antianxiety effect, but it was inconsistent (feel better for a few hours then much worse).
So, I'm back on Effexor, which seems more like a mood stabilizer for me.
I was trying to break free of antidepressants, but I guess my brain is just too used to them.
Linkadge
Posted by SLS on September 9, 2014, at 21:44:16
In reply to off buspar back on effexor, posted by linkadge on September 9, 2014, at 14:06:59
> OK, so buspar did not work for me.
>
> It did seem to have some antianxiety effect, but it was inconsistent (feel better for a few hours then much worse).
>
> So, I'm back on Effexor, which seems more like a mood stabilizer for me.
>
> I was trying to break free of antidepressants, but I guess my brain is just too used to them.
>
> LinkadgeIf Effexor fails to produce a robust antidepressant / anxiolytic effect, it might make sense to try combining it with Remeron or nortriptyline. Wellbutrin makes a good augmenter to Effexor for depression, but it might be too stimulating for you.
A friend of mine has a soft-bipolar presentation that includes a mixed-state and social anxiety. Her doctor just prescribed Latuda (lurasidone) for her. I'll let you know how she reacts to it.
Don't give up.
- Scott
Posted by Beckett on September 9, 2014, at 23:36:46
In reply to off buspar back on effexor, posted by linkadge on September 9, 2014, at 14:06:59
Good luck going forward. Idk about the ssri/ssri thing. I struggled for the past 3-4 years off them, and recently went on Lexapro. The relief is enormous. I wish you well.
Posted by SLS on September 9, 2014, at 23:57:06
In reply to Re: off buspar back on effexor, posted by Beckett on September 9, 2014, at 23:36:46
> Idk about the ssri/ssri thing. I struggled for the past 3-4 years off them, and recently went on Lexapro. The relief is enormous.
Wow!
I am VERY happy to know this.
I hope it continues...
- Scott
Posted by linkadge on September 10, 2014, at 9:35:00
In reply to Re: off buspar back on effexor » Beckett, posted by SLS on September 9, 2014, at 23:57:06
Yeah, I'm not sure why I don't like Effexor but it does help.
I really feel that buspar would have worked if it were not for the noradrenergic metabolite. Basically, buspar helped for about 3 hours then it felt like I had 3-4 cups of coffee (heart palps etc).
My only complaint about Effexor is that I feel a bit flat, but I seem to need that right now.
Linkadge
Posted by Phillipa on September 10, 2014, at 9:38:20
In reply to Re: off buspar back on effexor, posted by Beckett on September 9, 2014, at 23:36:46
Beckett so lexapro is helping you? Long time since anyone seems to like SSRI's . Great news to hear. P
Posted by Beckett on September 13, 2014, at 14:51:42
In reply to Re: off buspar back on effexor » Beckett, posted by SLS on September 9, 2014, at 23:57:06
> > Idk about the ssri/ssri thing. I struggled for the past 3-4 years off them, and recently went on Lexapro. The relief is enormous.
>
> Wow!
>
> I am VERY happy to know this.
>
> I hope it continues...
>
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> - ScottThanks Scott:) Being seasoned, I am aware of the honeymoon phenomena. I've begun to cycle my sleep meds the way link does. Maybe for ssri's too.
Posted by Beckett on September 13, 2014, at 15:02:24
In reply to Re: off buspar back on effexor, posted by linkadge on September 10, 2014, at 9:35:00
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