Posted by Michael Schell on December 25, 1998, at 20:41:11
In reply to Effexor for OCD...Any thoughts, posted by Brandon on December 25, 1998, at 11:14:36
> Does anyone have knowledge about the efficacy of Effexor in the treatment of OCD. I suffer from OCD along with bouts of major depression. I have tried Prozac, Paxil, and Luvox which each provided some relief. I am now taking Effexor 75 mg b.i.d.
> Thanks for your help.
> Brandon>I tried the Effexor XR 75mg for about 3 weeks and the side effects were just too much to deal with. My sex drive and sexual dysfunction was only slightly, if any better than on any of the SSRI's. I also had a greater level of anxiety, my sleep was worse and too many side effects to tell if it was helping even as much as the SSRI's towards the OCD. If you read my post just above your's, I'm thinking about trying Serzone with the possibility of adding in Prozac - the SSRI that worked the best for me. Just too many side effects, especially of the sexual nature. Good luck and let me know if you know anything about the Serzone. Thanks.
poster:Michael Schell
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