Posted by Sabino on May 17, 2005, at 17:59:09
In reply to Re: Effexor w/ Traz or Remeron; which better for sleep » Sabino, posted by redjr on May 17, 2005, at 12:51:48
Redjr,
I had no sexual SE's from Remeron at all. I liked it for awhile, but did not ultimately achieve remission with it. I like Effexor so far (in spite of the fact I had severe anxiety at work today).
For you, Lunesta or Ambien might do the trick. I'm certain that Remeron, and from what I've heard, Trazadone would for sure give you a good night's sleep. You know, if you liked Effexor's AD effect, but could not handle the sexual SE's and the insomnia, perhaps combining Effexor with Remeron would effectively cancel out each other's negatives. Dr. Steven Stahl recommends it as one of his 'heroic combos'. I bought his book Essential Pharmacology of Depression and Bipolar disorder.
I myself, had some leftover Remeron (in the shoebox of shame) from a long time ago, and have been taking a little bit for sleep. It helps.
Anyway, just something to consider. When I saw my pdoc, I had actually brought the book in with me, seeking his okay to take the Remeron for sleep. It was concealed under a little fleece jacket. Anyway, he proceeded to bring out his own copy of it and tell me about the possibility of great synergy. I never even showed him my book.
Hope you find a good solution.
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