Posted by Laney on September 29, 2011, at 12:16:56
In reply to Re: What do you think of a effexor - should I try it?? » Laney, posted by SLS on September 28, 2011, at 20:03:30
Scott,
I gained about 22 lbs. in like 4 months. I craved food and mostly sweets. I am normally 128 lbs. I went up to 150 and said ok this is it. I'm stopping. But my mood was great!
What do you think of Savella or Cymbalta because they have a better Nort. to Sert. ratio than effexor?
My absolute fear is being stuck on effexor like I am paxil and not being able to get off. I mean yah, I could probably get off paxil but the quality of my life would suck so bad and who knows for how long? There are people in protracted withdrawls for months and even years from some of this stuff. The thought seriously scares me!
What do you think?? If Nortriptyline helped so much what could a replacement?
Thanks Scott and others who add their thoughts. Appreciate it!
Laney
Diagnosis: depression and anxiety
Current meds: paxil 20mg., desiprimine 20mg., clonazepam .5mg.
Of meds tried, nortriptyline worked the best but caused major weight gain so d/c
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