Posted by AnneL on May 20, 2001, at 12:59:52
Been on Effexor since March. On 150 for two weeks. Depression symptoms have improved, but it is such a struggle to get up and on the move! I am by nature a get up and go person (probably very OCD-type tendencies-usually everything I set my mind to is way over the top, details, details!) Is this lack of energy and a "this can wait 'till later" attitude what is known as "Apathy"? Because if it is, then I have an excellent case of it. When I first started Effexor I had to really cut down my caffeine intake due to start-up anxiety/agitation, now that that is not an issue my caffeine intake has gone way up again. I realize now that for the last few years I unconsciously chose this stimulant because it took away the "blahs". Either this blah feeling (apathy) is either a known side effect of Effexor or I am still
depressed. Caffeine helps, but it is not a steady state and yesterday I overdid the caffeine bit until I was overly caffeinated- jittery, irritable and just felt nauseated! My internist suggested adding Wellbutrin SR 150 mg. daily and backing down my Effexor to 75 mg. daily. I don't know why backing down the Effexor to 75 mg. is such an issue. And he didn't say (and more importantly I did not ask) when do I take the Wellbutrin? With the Effexor at the same time? I need some help with this ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for your time. AnneL
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