Posted by sdindia on July 4, 2005, at 21:24:54
Hi, I visited this board once when I was first considering quitting Effexor because it is not working for me.
I have been taking Wellbutrin SR 150mg twice a day for almost 5 years.
After complaining to my psych MD of anxiety-related symptoms, he suggested adding Effexor XR. He started out with 37.5's. Three months later I still complained of anxiety symptoms, and moved it up to 75mg once a day. Again, 3 months later, I reported the symptoms had not been alleviated and I experienced insomnia also, he increased the Effexor to 150mg once a day and reduced the Wellbutrin SR to 150mg once a day.
After 6 months of crying, insomnia, and taking several sick days from a new job, I saw my primary care doctor who wrote me a prescription for Wellbutrin XL 300mg, which I have been taking for almost a month and am happy with.
I quit the Effexor cold turkey 2 days ago, and am trying NOT to take it anymore, as I feel it didn't help me at all.
When I was taking it, I always felt like there was a cloud over me, that I couldn't get excited or feel passion about anything I did before I started the 'combination therapy'.
I am taking the Wellbutrin XL 300mg once a day and intend to continue doing so. The last Effexor I took was 7/2 in the morning. It is now 7/4 at 10pm. What I am feeling now is 'zaps' through my body and pretty spaced out. I find it's hard for me to keep my concentration on a conversation, but I am trying.
My questions now are:
Will the fact that I am taking the Wellbutrin keep my Effexor withdrawal effects to a minimum? Does anyone know?AND
How long can this be expected to last?
Besides the 'zaps' and spaciness, I have no other symptoms (KNOCK ON WOOD). I've headed off the nausea by keeping dry snacks and Pepcid Complete around. I am sleeping much better, too.
I would appreciate any and all information anyone has regarding stopping Effexor while continuing Wellbutrin.
THANKS VERY MUCH!!!
poster:sdindia
thread:523534
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