Posted by Cindy W on June 6, 2000, at 21:11:00
In reply to Serzone supplementing with low dose Effexor?, posted by Lynn B on June 6, 2000, at 16:42:45
> I posted here about a month ago about starting Serzone. Thanks to all who responded. It really helped me to gain confidence with the new med. I'm up to 300mg taken 50mg in am and 50 at lunch and 200 at night.
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> First, I'd like to comment on the Serzone anger reaction. I noticed being irritable, but not for more than a week. My doctor says there are no studies to back up this claim of anger increases. She thinks it was my depression not being under control yet. Whatever the cause, it's not a problem at all anymore.
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> Serzone has a very calming effect, sleep is good and no sexual problems at all!! The only downside(any I know there is one with all the meds) is drowsiness. I have read all the posts about Effexor and wondered if adding a small dose, like 37.5 XR taken in the a.m. would help counter this? The side effects sound pretty scarry though and are worse at smaller doses? I know from experience that really activating meds are not something I can tolerate. Feeling wired or racy is worse than the actual depression for me. It seems like there must be some compromise available--other than large doses of caffeine.
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> Any input would be appreciated. Thanks-LynnLynn, I take Effexor-XR 375 mg/day (started at 37.5) in the morning, and it definitely energizes me! I take a small dose (40-50 mg/night) of Serzone so I can sleep! This is the opposite of what you are asking...but might suggest (if you react the same as I did to Effexor-XR) it might counter the drowsiness you mention.--Cindy W
(P.S. the side effects of Effexor-XR have been practically nonexistent for me, except for some difficulty sleeping).--CIndy W
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