Posted by JAG on January 31, 2002, at 13:31:51
Hello, I just happened to stumble upon this sight while researching information about the new medication that
my doctor prescribed for me. I have a variety of conditions that all mesh into one depressed & anxious
person. I have been diagnosed to experience PTSD, OCD, Panic attacks, depression, and Bi-polarism. I
have tried to take Paxil, Wellbutrin, and Zoloft. I am now on Effexor. I found that the other meds lowered my
libido and increased my pants size, which in turn was not good for my depression. I know that not everyone reacts the same to medications, but I am
still worried. My doctor told me that it was least likely that I would gain added weight. In fact, she told me that
I would lose the extra weight that I had gained with the other medications. Even if it is not truely the reason
that I may lose weight, I was still hoping for a placebo effect. Should I be worried about my weight as I did on
Zoloft? On another note, my doctor also wanted to mix Wellbutrin & Effexor for the added response of the
libido. I am leary to go on the two meds at the same time, plus I experienced ringing in the ears with the
Wellbutrin and am afraid to try it again. If anyone has any insight to these concerns please let me know. I am
fairly new to antidepressants and panic disorder meds (9 trial months). It is nice to know that there are
individuals that have had similar experiences. Hope all is well, JAG
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