Posted by Chris O on March 3, 2005, at 21:11:29
In reply to Prozac vs Effexor, posted by gadman on March 3, 2005, at 16:09:02
I have taken both Prozac and Effexor, though neither for more than five months. Here's what I noticed in terms of side effects comparison:
On Prozac, I could not have an orgasm. It was nearly impossible. On Effexor, I had, incredibly, these great delayed orgasms that built and built to a great peak. The Effexor did cause some anorgasmia, but it was temporary, allowed me to have sex longer and made the orgasm more pleasurable. The Prozac made having an orgasm a great struggle. Of course, this was only on the lowest dosage, 37.5mg. Prozac dosage was also lowest, 20mg.
On Prozac, I was more fatigued during the day. I just felt tired all the time. On Effexor, I was more activated. It's probably the norepinephrine, which Prozac, obviously, does not affect. The Effexor also interfered with my sleep more than the Prozac, made it harder to sleep, yet I still had good energy during the day, despite my sleeping less.
On Effexor, I had bad headaches and bad withdrawal symptoms. On Prozac, I experienced no headaches and no withdrawal symptoms, even though I stopped cold turkey.
Those are just some of the differences I noticed.
Chris
> Can anybody compare their experience with these two? I am on Effexor right now and thinking on switching to Prozac...
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> How does it compare side effect wise??? Sexual Dysfuntion, Cloudy Thoughts, etc...
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> Thanks,
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> gadman
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