Posted by in_denial on September 11, 2005, at 16:07:54
Hello,
I have been on 75 mg of Zoloft for over 2 years for depresion. Over the last year or so I think it was losing its effect. I was just feeling blah (not happy or sad). I also take 1 mg of Klonopin for social anxiety. I explained my symptoms and asked that I be switched to another anti depressant. He wasn't too happy with the idea by suggested Effexor. I asked about Wellbutrin. He agreed to give it a try. I tapered off the zoloft and began taking 150 mg of generic wellbutrin. I felt really energized and he upped the dose to 300 mg of Budeprion (generic wellbutrin made by TEV labs). The 1st day I developed severe itching all over my body. By the next day I had full blown hives with swollen hands, ankles and feet. I went to the pharmacy and the pharmacist told me to take Clariton and benadryl ointment. THe pharmacist thinks I had a reaction to a filler in the generic pill since I didn't exhibit any symptoms. I called my pdoc and he told me to stop taking it and go back to 50 mg of zoloft until he sees me next week. It has been 3 days now and I am still experiencing an allergic reaction (even with the clariton and benadryl).
I am not sure if I should stick with the zoloft or try effexor. I never had any really bad side effects with zoloft (sexual etc.) It just make me feel like a zombie. Should I try Effexor or something else?Thanks,
poster:in_denial
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