Posted by Jennifer1 on May 2, 2001, at 21:12:45
In reply to Effexor is like..., posted by Craig P on May 2, 2001, at 11:39:13
Craig -
My doctor started me on Effexor about a month and half ago, which was my first AD. I had complained about waking up in the middle of night with my mind racing. It totally felt like when you take LSD and you try to fall asleep but can't because you are too wired.
We decided that Effexor was not right for me so he gave me Wellbutrin. I started taking 150mg of Wellbutrin the first week and then 300mg the second week. I was able to sleep through the night and it had less side effects than Effexor, actually hardly any. I'm on my third week of it and I am feeling a lot better.
I'm not suggesting to stop taking the Effexor but you should definitely discuss these feelings with you doctor.
Best of luck.
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