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Posted by Susan on December 15, 1998, at 16:37:20
I Have been on Effexor, for sever depression since July. Prior to that I tried Prozac with no effect. I am currently taking 300 mg per day (up from 225 mg, one week ago). I haven't noticed much difference. I am currently taking several other medications and I am wondering if any of them might cause the Effexor not to be as effective as it could be. I take a Centrum vitamin daily, 1500 mg calcium daily, Norvasc (for high blood pressure) 5 mg daily, Allegra (for allergies) 60 mg daily,and Napralan (for arthritis) 375 mg daily. I just finished a 21 day series of Prilosec (for acid reflux disease) 20 mg daily. This makes me sound like I am on my death bed but I am not. I am 49 years old, and fairly active although I am currently recovering from knee surgery. Any information you can provide is appreciated.
Posted by Elizabeth on December 15, 1998, at 19:37:04
In reply to Effexor & decreased effect because of other drugs, posted by Susan on December 15, 1998, at 16:37:20
A lot of antihypertensive medications can make depression worse, including Norvasc.
It also might just be that you need a different type of antidepressant than Prozac or Effexor. Wellbutrin, Remeron, or Serzone might be worth trying, as they have some novel effects. A substantial number of people don't respond to the first antidepressant or two that they try.
What dose of Prozac did you get up to, BTW?
Posted by Susan on December 19, 1998, at 12:00:48
In reply to Effexor & decreased effect because of other drugs, posted by Susan on December 15, 1998, at 16:37:20
> I Have been on Effexor, for sever depression since July. Prior to that I tried Prozac with no effect. I am currently taking 300 mg per day (up from 225 mg, one week ago). I haven't noticed much difference. I am currently taking several other medications and I am wondering if any of them might cause the Effexor not to be as effective as it could be. I take a Centrum vitamin daily, 1500 mg calcium daily, Norvasc (for high blood pressure) 5 mg daily, Allegra (for allergies) 60 mg daily,and Napralan (for arthritis) 375 mg daily. I just finished a 21 day series of Prilosec (for acid reflux disease) 20 mg daily. This makes me sound like I am on my death bed but I am not. I am 49 years old, and fairly active although I am currently recovering from knee surgery. Any information you can provide is appreciated. If you have anymore information on where I could look for further information I would appreciate it.
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