Posted by JESSsMom on December 27, 2002, at 5:47:25
In reply to What drug worked best for your depression/anxiety?, posted by Dysfunk on December 26, 2002, at 14:16:10
Dys, my depression is still there, although somewhat diminished. I've been on Effexor XR (curently 112mg/day, started at 37.5mg/day on Dec.2nd, titrated to 75mg.day on Dec.16) and the GAD I've suffered from for YEARS is in complete remission. I can hardly believe the difference in my anxiety.
I pray this is not some honeymoon period or that it will stop working. But like I said, I still have moderate depression. I am also taking Wellbutrin 50mg/day three times for fear of weight gain, a bit of a stimulant, and the dopamine effect.
Give the Effexor XR a decent try for your anxiety. My biggest side effect complaints have been excessive sweating and blurred vision up close (can't read much).
JM
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