Posted by floatingbridge on October 16, 2010, at 15:17:29
In reply to Effexor: is it worth it?, posted by orbital on October 16, 2010, at 0:06:40
Orbital, I wanted to add some anecdotal info. I do know a few (maybe about 5) that do well on effexor. Side effects are intolerable for some--I did not experience them myself. Because I had done well on effexor in the past, we chose pristiq to which my response is less robust :(.
When I've considered trying an maoi, the pristiq withdrawal (really as bad as
effexor, though some docs don't know or acknowledge) has made the decision difficult. My doctor feels confident enough about doing it (prozac cross taper) but is concerned about my destabilization. It can be a lengthy taper done his way by the book. There may be other, faster ways. I don't know.MDD currently controlled. C-ptsd and comorbid health concerns. Chronic fatigue.
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