Posted by SLS on September 11, 2010, at 5:26:45
In reply to Re: an alternative to effexor???, posted by Brainbeard on September 10, 2010, at 13:05:53
> A true alternative for Effexor may be imipramine, the old tricyclic antidepressant. Imipramine deserves the title 'SNRI' more than Effexor does. It addresses both depression and anxiety (at least on higher doses). Has analgetic properties. Can cause (hypo)mania. Unfortunately shares harsh withdrawal syndrome with Effexor...
I have a much easier time discontinuing imipramine than Effexor. I guess there is the potential for a cholinergic rebound with imipramine, but tapering should take care of that.
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