Posted by meds4life on May 28, 2004, at 0:06:50
In reply to Re: Switching from Paxil to Effexor XR » roobie, posted by partlycloudy on May 27, 2004, at 10:50:58
I made this switch too, due to the weight gain on Paxil. I lost the wait when off Paxil and when I had to go back on an AD, I chose Effexor. Unfortunately, it causes weight gain also. It is extremely effective for depression and anxiety, but I am 20 lbs plus. I feel great, but am considering going off because I don't want to have to lose 40 lbs. again. I don't know what to do? I have recurrent depression and would just like to stay on ADs to avoid the deep pit of depression. Good luck!
> I went from Paxil to Effexor XR. I found an immediate boost to my mood and gradually increased my dosage until the depression and anxiety (I get mad and snippy too) improved. I have put on weight with effexor, too. My p-doc had advised me not to focus on that aspect until I am stabilized on the meds. We did add Wellbutrin XL to the mix. It suppressed my appetite, improved my libido (yahoo!) but it agitated me greatly at first.
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> Good luck.
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