Posted by Sarah on February 17, 2000, at 11:24:17
In reply to Re: Feeling dreamy and weird on Effexor, posted by Sarah on February 17, 2000, at 9:17:55
> > > I had the same syptoms. I was put on Effexor for mild depression and ADD. After about two months on, I began feeling weird, anti_social and just plain icky! I changed my shrink and now I am on a new drug and feel wonderful and my ADD is hopefully undercontrol!
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> > What are you on now that's working for your ADD and mild depression? I have the same problems. I'm on Effexor XR, Wellbutrin SR, and ADDerall. My depression is a little better, but my ADD never lets up!
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> I am on 10mgs of Adderall once in the AM. Love it!! I have been able to get things done, concentrate, and my house is clean!!BTW, I still do have to force myself to do some of the tedious chores that get most adders. It just seems a bit easier and once I do them, I have noticed that my anxious feelings and my slight depression go away. It is wonderful to be able to finally finish something, it really has helped!! (a few more months, I think I might give school another go!) Also, I would get the Hello off Effexor, I was talking to my shrink about it and he said it is no good for ADD, but he is just one guy. It just made me feel so bad, I would never even think of it again! I'm sure it has worked wonders for some ppl, but not for me! AUGH! (wellbutrin wasn't much better) Have you tried Prozac or Paxil, or maybe even a triciclic (sp)? I couldnt' handle the sedative effect of Elavil, but I have heard it helps ADD and is a wonderful anti_depressant. ( I took it for years before my pregnancies) Let me know!!
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