Posted by softheprairie on August 18, 2012, at 2:45:08
In reply to Nortriptyline + Effexor: A good combo?, posted by schleprock on August 17, 2012, at 17:15:54
Yes, I think it is a good try for depression. On the anxiety, I'm not sure -- I'm thinking there is a fair chance it could worsen anxiety. But, it could be worth a try.
At one time, probably around 1999, I was on smallish doses of Effexor, nortriptyline, and Wellbutrin (all three together). I don't recall if it helped or not, but I do think it was an excellent try by my psychiatrist. I had previously not gotten noticeable help by Prozac, then Zoloft, then my memory gets fuzzy, but I'm guessing I built up to the three combo. Also, my depression manifested with a lot of tiredness/lack of energy, and I was obese, so I appreciate that she was willing to prescribe beyond just stuff that acted on serotonin.
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