Posted by bobbiedobbs on May 7, 2004, at 17:44:28
In reply to CHEMIST ?, posted by crazychickuk on May 5, 2004, at 7:16:39
Chemist suggested I ask you guys/gals about experiences with Effexor/Zoloft for social anxiety and GAD. I'm quickly becoming a vet of the drug wars - 20 years on Nardil - good until stopped working (what else is new), but then, in rapid fire, Parnate (eh), Lexapro (eh plus somewhat sleepy) and Luvox (brainfog wipeout). I'm now considering either Klonopin/Adderol (which the poster called Chemist sort of recommended among my choices), Effexor, Zoloft plus Wellbutrin, or Marplan. (Pdoc recommended Geodun and Zyprexa but afraid of weight gain, fatigue and haven't had luck with anti-psychotics like Haldol and Risperdal).
Chemist ref'd me to you three re Effexor, Zoloft, Marplan (doubt anyone has taken the latter), did they make you tired, and how awful were they otherwise. Effexor seems to carry so much bad press here and withdrawal horror stories. Then there's Neurontin (this is making me sound "neurotic".
What would you recommend as a good next step and tell me of any experiences with Effexor, Zoloft and the others.
Mucho thanks. Phil
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