Posted by medlib on March 4, 2003, at 18:34:25
In reply to Scott, Ritch--Questions, posted by Jack Smith on March 4, 2003, at 16:37:07
Hi Jack--
I've been on Effexor since I joined PB, about 3 1/2 yrs. I began E. when Prozac pooped out for me after many years. So, prior SSRI poop out does not preclude success with Effexor. I've augmented E. with just about everything; it makes a good base for that kind of tinkering, if E. itself isn't quite enough. Currently, I'm taking it w. Wellbutrin, which works pretty well. E. is activating for many, so help sleeping may be required; it certainly is for me.
I had a bad experience with an MAOI years ago, and, given my addiction to aged cheddar cheese and an occasional glass of wine, I'd probably do myself in on one now. They *do* have a good track record w. atypicals, tho; I'm seriously considering trying the selegiline patch when it becomes available. It seems like a much less hazardous MAOI alternative with smoother delivery and fewer SEs. 1 PBer was in on the clinical trials and *really* liked it.
What if you knew beforehand that Parnate and Effexor would work equally well for you? Which one would you want to be on long term?
Good luck with your decision!---medlib
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