Posted by rfs on January 1, 2006, at 7:27:38
In reply to Re: testing » rfs, posted by ed_uk on December 31, 2005, at 12:40:53
> Hi Ray
>
> Why did your doc want to add Wellbutrin? ........because of the side effects of Effexor, or because Effexor alone wasn't sufficient as an antidepressant?
>
> EdHi Ed,
For both of those reasons. I was complaining about social anxiety also. Since I have been on Effexor for 9 years I figure whatever Combo I take will include Effexor. If I remember correctly, I was also feeling somewhat lethargic at the time.
So I ended up on 300mg, of effexor and 150mg of wellbutrin XL
Before AD, I experienced the following.
anxiety
depression
social phobia (Bunch of other phobias also)
OCD symptoms, otherwise I was fine LOL.
The AD have helped a lot.Before I ever took any AD, I would avoid people. When I began taking AD I had no problem being around others except I would hardly speak.
I don't know if this makes sense, but I think the ideal combo would be an AD + anti anxiety med combined with a stimulant.
History
I am 53 began taking AD at 43.
Paxil 50mg. 1 year
Effexor 300 mg. 9 years ( added Wellbutrin)
Klonopin 2-3 times a month.
Brief trial on prozac, remeron for sleepAny ideas on what meds might be better.
Thanks,
Ray
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