Posted by Sad Panda on September 27, 2004, at 10:25:18
In reply to Eff/Prozac/Mirtaz switch to Lexapro?, posted by dove on September 27, 2004, at 9:10:28
> Hey there everyone!
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> I have been somewhat stable for the last year and a half on a med combo of Effexor 225 mg., Prozac 20 mg., and Mirtazapine 45 mg. The original med combo also included Adderal and Klonopin, but I went off those due to getting pregnant (I had the baby this past March).
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> Now, they're talking about weaning me off all those meds in favor of one, Lexapro. How on earth is Lexapro going to cover what my other combo did? I am very leery of this switch, as it has taken me years to find anything that even touches my depression.
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> The other med being talked about is Cymbalta, but they want to try Lexapro first. Should I just say "NO!" ;-)
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> Is Cymbalta similar to the combo of Effexor and Mirtazapine? Would I be able to take one med instead of two? I would love to get rid of the Mirtazapine if at all possible (I've had weight gain and my legs kick all night long).
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> Any thoughts or advice, thanks in advance!!!
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> dove
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>Hi Dove,
Is there a problem with your current meds that is forcing you to change away from Effexor + Prozac? Have you tried not taking Mirtzapine? I have had that feeling in my legs from Mirtazapine & found that it went away at lower doses. I use to use it for sleep & it also covers a few side effects caused by Effexor.
Cheers,
Paul.
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