Posted by Waterlily on November 24, 2003, at 19:01:17
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin...switching from Effexor to WB?, posted by John2222 on November 21, 2003, at 21:57:01
> Anyone here with experience in switching from Effexor XR to Wellbutrin XL?
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> After tapering off Effexor XR (now taking 1/2 of 37.5 capsule) per day, I am going to start on WB XL 150 Monday.
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> I really like Effexor for depression/anxiety but I was really sleepy during the day. ... of course I didn't worry about anything! hah, so guess it really did relieve that anxiety.
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> Dr. suggested that Wellbutrin XL might work almost as well but without the tired feelings.I don't know about this XL part of Wellbutrin, but I've been on Wellbutrin SR 150 mg twice a day for seven years. Maybe the XL makes a difference in how it affects anxiety. I'm continually looking for something to add to it to reduce anxiety. I've tried imipramine, Paxil, Prozac, Serzone, Effexor, and now am trying Luvox. Effexor was a great med except that it gave me insomnia so I was tired all the time. Too bad, because I really liked the calming effect it had. So far the Luvox has increased my anxiety, but I'm still breaking it in. It's been a torturous week and a half so far, but I think it's getting better.
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