Posted by lilblondone on September 8, 2004, at 22:46:47
In reply to Re: Remeron+Effexor?, posted by bethesdabob on September 8, 2004, at 12:58:20
Wow Bob,
Thats a lot of medication! I'm a nurse. If I had a patient on this much medication I'd be asking some questions. It sounds like your wife had some valid and serious medical conditions. Unfortunatley, when we see more than one doc at a time they don't share information, so the medication they prescribe can have horrible interactions. I am not blaming the docs, as it is our responsibility to disclose this information. As well as ask questions, and even demand proper care. The sad fact is, many of us see doctors as having all the right answers to whatever ails us. We need to remember they are people just like us, imperfect. It wasn't until I became a nurse that I realized this. However, still having to deal with my own depression I find myself desperatly wanting my doctor to 'cure me' And because of this I am now doing the AD dance. I still have many questions regarding the 'right' AD. And Im having a hard time finding any answers. Even with all the resources I have. I've determined that the only way I'm going to know if something works is to try it. I am trying to start on low doses. Although I don't know how thereputic this is, as I have found myself becoming very depressed again. I wonder if the weight problem is as bad as I think it is? Then I look in the mirror and think 100lbs! There has to be something else. I spoke to my doctor this morning and I am going to increase the Remeron back to 45mg and continue with the Effexor. He wanted to know if I would try a small dose of amitrptyline. He thought this may offset the 'speedyness' of the Effexor and help me get some sleep. I said no. It just seems like too much.
Bob, I am truly sorry to hear about your wife. I do hope life is treating you better, and your able to move on. You don't have to forget her, but you have to remember your number one now, start focusing on you. Your that important. As far as information on the Remeron Efexor combo, anyone?? So far I have only heard good things. I am curious why Efexor is so difficult to stop. And, if the 'speedy' side effect eventually disappears?
I am so grateful this site is here. I don't feel so isolated.Again much thanks,
Lil
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