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Posted by 11wildcard on April 23, 2008, at 13:40:03
Hey everyone~I've been on 60mg of Cymbalta for awhile after 300 Effexor stopped working (later found it was do to several triptans), and it helped keep me functionable but I still wasn't experiencing any good feelings emotionally. Stayed kinda blah. Added Deplin, not a difference. I decided to add 150 Effexor w/ the 60 Cymbalta and 4mg of Klonopin daily and now have more energy and feel better. Called a pharmacist and he said although serotonin syndrome was possible, if I hadn't had it by now (2 weeks), I should be okay but see my doc.. I go 5/13...Just wanted any input. Thx
Posted by Phillipa on April 23, 2008, at 17:11:57
In reply to Cymbalta+Effexor Not recommended but working, posted by 11wildcard on April 23, 2008, at 13:40:03
Wildcard so glad they are working. Med checker on google may have an answer maybe someone will have some greater knowledge than me. Just glad to see you. Love Phillipa
Posted by vines123456 on April 23, 2008, at 18:58:13
In reply to Re: Cymbalta+Effexor Not recommended but working » 11wildcard, posted by Phillipa on April 23, 2008, at 17:11:57
Why is Effexor and Cymbalta not recommended? I currently take 300 mg Effexor XR and 60 mg Cymbalta. I have been on Effexor XR for several years and I use to take 20 mg Prozac with it for energy. When the Prozac started to poop out my doctor wrote me a script of Cymbalta. I have been taking the 2 meds now for 2 months and I think Cymbalta is better than Prozac for me. I would really appreciate any comments.
Posted by 11wildcard on April 23, 2008, at 19:37:26
In reply to Re: Cymbalta+Effexor Not recommended but working » Phillipa, posted by vines123456 on April 23, 2008, at 18:58:13
That's interesting to know b/c the phar. as well as some material I looked up didn't recommend the two together due to the possibility of serotonin syndrome?? I wonder after all the diff. meds I've been on if it's all 3 of the main chemicals I need more of b/c while say Prozac/Zoloft/Paxil/Lexapro types didn't help me, Effexor/Cymbalta types keep me 'okay' yet I can feel no happy feelings...
Posted by vines123456 on April 24, 2008, at 12:12:53
In reply to Re: Cymbalta+Effexor Not recommended but working » vines123456, posted by 11wildcard on April 23, 2008, at 19:37:26
Thank you for your post. I have been on various combinations of antidepressents & anxiety meds over the past 20 years and it's really hard to find the right combination. So far the Effexor/Cymbalta is working better for me than the Effexor/Prozac. I feel more alert and my mood has improved. My doctor (past & present) has never talked to me about serotonin syndrome although I have read about it from other post. I need to do alittle research on this subject.
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