Posted by nmk on September 2, 2002, at 10:35:58
In reply to Anxiety w/depression - what's worked for you?, posted by winger on September 1, 2002, at 20:03:43
I am on the same cocktail of meds as you... 150 mg of effexor and .5 mg of ativan per day as needed for the anxiety. I have been on this combo for three weeks, have noticed slight improvement in the anxiety and depression but nothing earth shattering. The advice I have received from this board is to stick it out at least 6 weeks before making any changes. This is trying since I feel spaced-out, tired, and irritable. I don't know how long you have been on these meds but if it has been longer than six weeks, you might want to talk to your pdoc about an increase in the effexor or a med change. I was on 100 mg of zoloft prior to the effexor with no luck. For sleep, I have had wonderful success with 30 mg of remeron. Hang in there and please keep me posted if you strike gold. I am frustrated as well and just want my life back.
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