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Posted by rachaelfaith on February 12, 2007, at 14:01:31
I've been on 75 mg of Effexor XR for the past 3 years. Because of the awful side effects and all, I've been trying to find a doctor who would help me switch for a long time- finally found one.
He wants me to keep taking my 75 mg of Effexor XR, then add 5 mg of Lexapro, taper to 37.5 mg of Effexor XR, and gradually go to 10 mg of Lexapro.
I've had major weight gain with the Effexor XR- 125 lbs to 160- will this continue and worsen with the Lexapro?
Is Lexapro also as difficult to discontinue?
Are the side effects of switching worth it?
So many questions. As a side note, I had no libido decrease on Effexor. Is this more likely with Lexapro, in your experience?
Me: Rachael, 19 years old, college student, history of panic disorder, generalized anxiety.
Thanks, everyone.
Posted by Gee on February 12, 2007, at 15:42:17
In reply to changing from Effexor XR to Lexapro, posted by rachaelfaith on February 12, 2007, at 14:01:31
Hey Welcome!
I've just more or less finished discontinuing Effexor XR, and it's not fun to get off of, but it is possible. It wasn't as bad for me as I've read about for other people. Give yourself time to taper down and off. And when you finally go off Effexor you might not want to do it when you have a ton to do at school. The first day I was off, I didn't get anything done school wise that I wanted to. But it got better (this was maybe 2 weeks ago...)
I don't really know anything about Lexpro... sorry
Posted by rachaelfaith on February 12, 2007, at 17:14:48
In reply to Re: changing from Effexor XR to Lexapro, posted by Gee on February 12, 2007, at 15:42:17
So you just discontinued Effexor XR without any other drugs to assist, and aren't starting any new ones?
Posted by Alone on February 14, 2007, at 23:38:19
In reply to changing from Effexor XR to Lexapro, posted by rachaelfaith on February 12, 2007, at 14:01:31
I just change from Wellbutrin to Lexapro. I personally am amaized at how it pulled me out of a very deep recurrence of depression.
My pdoc started me out at 10 mg 2 weeks ago. I slept alot at first but that went away and now I notice more energy and drive on a steady daily basis.
I still have a ways to go but I feel that now I am definitely on the up side.
I feel like I will probably need an increase at my next visit. Feels like I just need alittle more punch to get me fully back on track.
I hope you have the same success as I. I don't know about coming off Lexapro. I try not to think that far ahead.
Anymore I just am happy when my pdoc finds what works and hope it lasts a long time for me.
Posted by Alone on February 14, 2007, at 23:38:43
In reply to changing from Effexor XR to Lexapro, posted by rachaelfaith on February 12, 2007, at 14:01:31
I just changed from Wellbutrin to Lexapro. I personally am amazed at how it pulled me out of a very deep recurrence of depression.
My pdoc started me out at 10 mg 2 weeks ago. I slept alot at first but that went away and now I notice more energy and drive on a steady daily basis.
I still have a ways to go but I feel that now I am definitely on the up side.
I feel like I will probably need an increase at my next visit. Feels like I just need alittle more punch to get me fully back on track.
I hope you have the same success as I. I don't know about coming off Lexapro. I try not to think that far ahead.
Anymore I just am happy when my pdoc finds what works and hope it lasts a long time for me.
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