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Posted by linkadge on July 3, 2019, at 8:25:43
Any thoughts on comparing these two?
Linkadge
Posted by Christ_empowered on July 3, 2019, at 9:38:43
In reply to venlafaxine vs. sertraline, posted by linkadge on July 3, 2019, at 8:25:43
the effexor has a broad dosing range and effects change around...is it 150mgs? i forget.
zoloft is...numbing, in my experience. i could see high doses for OCD, but I don't see how it could help depression with anhedonia, lethargy, etc. i could be wrong, of course.
Posted by Lamdage22 on July 3, 2019, at 10:08:56
In reply to Re: venlafaxine vs. sertraline, posted by Christ_empowered on July 3, 2019, at 9:38:43
Sertraline gave me bad Akathisia. Aside from that it was good for depression. Had to discontinue. Venlafaxine helps me but not nearly as much as Sertraline.
Posted by TH on July 3, 2019, at 10:11:10
In reply to Re: venlafaxine vs. sertraline, posted by Christ_empowered on July 3, 2019, at 9:38:43
If I remember correctly, Sertraline effects Serotonin, Norepinephrine and even Dopamine to a certain extent. Of that whole family it'd be the one I'd pick for myself.
Posted by jay2112 on July 4, 2019, at 10:43:36
In reply to venlafaxine vs. sertraline, posted by linkadge on July 3, 2019, at 8:25:43
> Any thoughts on comparing these two?
>
> LinkadgeHey link....
I have now tried, numerous times, to taper off venlafaxine to sertraline, only to come back to the former. High doses of that, and amitriptyline, have been the only meds that work consistently to keep anxiety and depression at bay. But, I have to go high dose..I have been on these meds for decades. I think, honestly, like has been written, the meds that got you well are the ones that will keep you well.
Posted by linkadge on July 4, 2019, at 16:36:03
In reply to Re: venlafaxine vs. sertraline » linkadge, posted by jay2112 on July 4, 2019, at 10:43:36
Thanks for your reply. I have a mixed relationship with venlafaxine. On the one hand, it does help anxiety, and some symptoms of depression, but overall I feel disconnected, and my moods seem to be more on the dark side.
On escitalopram or sertraline, my moods were a bit brighter, but also more akathesia, cognitive problems.
Linkadge
Posted by SLS on July 4, 2019, at 18:39:47
In reply to Re: venlafaxine vs. sertraline » jay2112, posted by linkadge on July 4, 2019, at 16:36:03
> On escitalopram or sertraline, my moods were a bit brighter, but also more akathesia, cognitive problems.
Is vortioxetine (Trintellix) available in Canada? It is particularly good when treating depression that presents with cognitive impairments.
- Scott
Posted by linkadge on July 5, 2019, at 7:22:37
In reply to Re: venlafaxine vs. sertraline, posted by SLS on July 4, 2019, at 18:39:47
Hi SLS,
Yes trintellex is available in Canada, but I don't have insurance and the cost would be astronomical at this stage (probably a few hunderd bucks a month).
Linkadge
Posted by SLS on July 6, 2019, at 22:01:23
In reply to Re: venlafaxine vs. sertraline » SLS, posted by linkadge on July 5, 2019, at 7:22:37
> Hi SLS,
>
> Yes trintellex is available in Canada, but I don't have insurance and the cost would be astronomical at this stage (probably a few hunderd bucks a month).
>
> LinkadgeUnconscionable.
- Scott
Posted by linkadge on July 7, 2019, at 13:12:10
In reply to Re: venlafaxine vs. sertraline, posted by SLS on July 6, 2019, at 22:01:23
>Unconscionable.
Yeah, contrary to popular belief, we don't have free health care in Canada. We have free doctors visits, but if you can't afford the treatment you're S.O.L.
Also, many medications in Canada can be MUCH more expensive than they are in the US.A month of generic fluoxetine (last time I checked) was close to $50 at Wallmart. A friend in the US told me it was closer to $5 there.
Crazy.
Linkadge
Posted by jay2112 on July 19, 2019, at 23:24:39
In reply to Re: venlafaxine vs. sertraline, posted by SLS on July 6, 2019, at 22:01:23
> > Hi SLS,
> >
> > Yes trintellex is available in Canada, but I don't have insurance and the cost would be astronomical at this stage (probably a few hunderd bucks a month).
> >
> > Linkadge
>
> Unconscionable.
>Hi Scott:
I tried the trintellex sample packs, and they made me feel horrible!! Way more depressed! Two, three times I tried. I am going to try for Vybrid (sp?) next...but a bummer, as they removed serzone and generic nefadazone from the market here in Canada, and that worked awesome in tag-team with nortriptyline. I am NOT stopping until I get 80/90 percent better. I have a stressful career move into addictions coming up, so...gotta armour up..lol.
Best,
Jay
>
> - Scott
Posted by linkadge on July 20, 2019, at 9:35:55
In reply to Re: venlafaxine vs. sertraline » SLS, posted by jay2112 on July 19, 2019, at 23:24:39
Yeah, I haven't heard a lot of phenomenal reports for trintellex. If the medication worked well for depression, then yes, the cognitive benefit would be welcome.
Linkadge
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