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Posted by matt sanz on May 10, 2009, at 21:25:21
Hi, I'm currently taking Effexor XR. I've been taking it for a total of 6 weeks, but I've only been at my current dose, 300mg, for 3 weeks. I don't seem to be having any response to it so I was wondering if anyone knew of a med that I could possibly use in combination with the Effexor XR so it might work better for me. Thanks.
Posted by Larry Hoover on May 10, 2009, at 22:07:10
In reply to Meds to use in combo with Effexor?, posted by matt sanz on May 10, 2009, at 21:25:21
> Hi, I'm currently taking Effexor XR. I've been taking it for a total of 6 weeks, but I've only been at my current dose, 300mg, for 3 weeks. I don't seem to be having any response to it so I was wondering if anyone knew of a med that I could possibly use in combination with the Effexor XR so it might work better for me. Thanks.
Dr. Stephen Stahl, author of "Essential Pharmacology of Depression and Bipolar Disorder", called the combination of Effexor and Remeron 'California Rocket Fuel'.
Lar
Posted by polarbear206 on May 10, 2009, at 23:02:31
In reply to Meds to use in combo with Effexor?, posted by matt sanz on May 10, 2009, at 21:25:21
> Hi, I'm currently taking Effexor XR. I've been taking it for a total of 6 weeks, but I've only been at my current dose, 300mg, for 3 weeks. I don't seem to be having any response to it so I was wondering if anyone knew of a med that I could possibly use in combination with the Effexor XR so it might work better for me. Thanks.
Hey Matt, sorry your still in a rut. Effexor is a potent AD. You might need something like lamictal to augment it. This combo works great for me.
Posted by Phillipa on May 10, 2009, at 23:53:32
In reply to Re: Meds to use in combo with Effexor?, posted by polarbear206 on May 10, 2009, at 23:02:31
Matt what kind of depression do you have? Love Phillipa
Posted by chumbawumba on May 11, 2009, at 0:26:58
In reply to Meds to use in combo with Effexor?, posted by matt sanz on May 10, 2009, at 21:25:21
Well I've been on the "California Rocket Fuel" myself so I'll put in my two cents. (although why is it "California", is he implying that we Californians are crazier than residents of other states, or that we are in the vanguard of drug taking?).
Yes for me Remeron and Effexor was very, very effective for a while. Then it stopped working, so called "poop out".
With Remeron watch out for weight gain. You will crave sweets like nothing else. I think maybe Remeron was invented by Hostess in order to sell their delicious Twinkies and Chocolate covered cupcakes.
Posted by greywolf on May 11, 2009, at 3:05:56
In reply to Re: Meds to use in combo with Effexor?, posted by Phillipa on May 10, 2009, at 23:53:32
There are numerous posts on this site about combining Effexor with high dose Wellbutrin (and not just to counter Effexor's sexual side effects). Maybe reading those posts will help.
Greywolf
Posted by SLS on May 11, 2009, at 5:42:33
In reply to Meds to use in combo with Effexor?, posted by matt sanz on May 10, 2009, at 21:25:21
> Hi, I'm currently taking Effexor XR. I've been taking it for a total of 6 weeks, but I've only been at my current dose, 300mg, for 3 weeks. I don't seem to be having any response to it so I was wondering if anyone knew of a med that I could possibly use in combination with the Effexor XR so it might work better for me. Thanks.
Everyone has given you excellent ideas to work with. I would add nortriptyline to your list.
- Scott
Posted by Zana on May 11, 2009, at 8:13:29
In reply to Re: Meds to use in combo with Effexor? » matt sanz, posted by SLS on May 11, 2009, at 5:42:33
I second Larry's suggestion. I am taking pristiq (the new effexor) with remereon. No weight gain. Great sleep. It's been a really great combo for me.
Zana
Posted by Phillipa on May 11, 2009, at 19:27:14
In reply to Re: Meds to use in combo with Effexor?, posted by Zana on May 11, 2009, at 8:13:29
No weight gain same experience I also had. Phillipa
Posted by desolationrower on May 13, 2009, at 10:00:38
In reply to Re: Meds to use in combo with Effexor? » Zana, posted by Phillipa on May 11, 2009, at 19:27:14
Since you say its not haveing any effect, i suggest you discontinue it and try something else.
-d/r
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