Posted by sooshi on September 15, 2004, at 10:41:55
In reply to My Effexor Xr Story: 5 Years of going nowhere, posted by TommyIsland on September 15, 2004, at 4:38:30
Hi Tommy,
I am so sorry you are experiencing so much pain! But hang in there...there are lots of great people on this board with lots of good adivce!
I too have been on Effexor Xr for 5 years. Until I got on a mood stabilizer (Zonegran), it just kept me barely afloat, so I know exactly what you're talking about. I'm not suggesting you need a mood stabilzier, though. Maybe adding something to *boost* the Effexor Xr, to give you more energy and increase the anhedonia side effects you're feeling. I know Wellbutrin is one med that is used, and it also helps with the sexual side effects. Hopefully someone else will chime in with some other suggestions (Scott?)
Also, you might consider switching to Cymbalta, which is similar to Effexor with less side effects...check out some of the latest posts here - there's a bunch of people giving it a go for the first time!
Good luck to you and keep us posted,
Sooshi
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