Posted by lostsailor on January 19, 2003, at 20:04:21
In reply to Switching from Remeron to Effexor?, posted by BrittPark on January 19, 2003, at 19:03:02
Just a note: I’m bummed about lamictal pooping out on you. I hope the good feeling I have now will last. I hated remeron. Effexor does me wonders when in a deep funk but if I am on it too long I get manic. So we use it until the worst of the cycle ends and then back to a normal ssri , benzo, mood stab mix. Ill tell you, though, I've had to try all the "newer antis" and found remeron to have the worst side effects. For me it was weight gain, no biggie I’m athletic so I just worked a bit harder and watch what I ate more than usual. I also developed some acne, which, docs says happens more than his readings indicated and I began to have problems with visual perception.
But if all else is failing, I guess its worth a shot...ask doc though about liver tests and about changes in blood cell counts.
Hope this helps a bit,
~Tony
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