Posted by Sad Panda on May 7, 2004, at 20:58:02
In reply to to: Sad Panda,SLS,King Vultan at Chemist's suggest, posted by bobbiedobbs on May 7, 2004, at 17:44:28
> 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
>Hi Phil,
I'm on Effexor & Remeron for atypical depression, with some social & general anxieties as mild side issues & insomnia. They work great for me, but I am not sure Effexor or Effexor+Remeron are the ideal drugs if anxiety is your primary problem. Effexor is great if you are suicidal & need to be rescued from a deep dark hole, but withdrawl is going to be a problem & ultimately I think you are looking for a Nardil holiday & you possibly would want to go back to it in 6-12 months.
Something that I would like to try is SSRI + Secondary TCA, ie, Zoloft + Desipramine or Nortriptyline. 'Pdoc recommended Geodun and Zyprexa' sounds a little bit like drug company rep wants your pdoc to sell you on expensive drugs to me, they would be something I would try last.
Cheers,
Panda.
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