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Posted by KimberlyDi on October 30, 2003, at 16:47:54
I've been on Zoloft, Prozac, Paxil, Wellbutrin and Effexor (and Lexapro briefly). Effexor was my life-saver but I can't continue it because of high blood pressure.
I have a drinking problem so I wonder if I need something stronger on dopamine than serotonin. I don't know why I've had such success with 2 SSRI's (Paxil and Effexor.) I need a medication that helps with major anxiety and minor depression that won't interfer with Strattera.
I'm at a loss, going through effexor withdrawal, and terrified of going back into that black pit of depression.
I'm not bi-polar but I sometimes think I have minor *cycles*. A rare unusually great mood is often followed by a crash. I'm just a hodgepodge of problems, having very few symptoms of alot of disorders but nothing really grabbing the spotlight.
Any ideas would be appreciated. I see my pdoc on 11/4.
KDi in TExas
Posted by john1022 on October 30, 2003, at 17:10:13
In reply to What Now?, posted by KimberlyDi on October 30, 2003, at 16:47:54
Would adding a beta-blocker to Effexor be an option to control your blood pressure levels? Someone mentioned this earlier in a post...just a thought
Posted by ace on October 30, 2003, at 17:17:10
In reply to What Now?, posted by KimberlyDi on October 30, 2003, at 16:47:54
> I've been on Zoloft, Prozac, Paxil, Wellbutrin and Effexor (and Lexapro briefly). Effexor was my life-saver but I can't continue it because of high blood pressure.
>
> I have a drinking problem so I wonder if I need something stronger on dopamine than serotonin. I don't know why I've had such success with 2 SSRI's (Paxil and Effexor.) I need a medication that helps with major anxiety and minor depression that won't interfer with Strattera.
>
> I'm at a loss, going through effexor withdrawal, and terrified of going back into that black pit of depression.
>
> I'm not bi-polar but I sometimes think I have minor *cycles*. A rare unusually great mood is often followed by a crash. I'm just a hodgepodge of problems, having very few symptoms of alot of disorders but nothing really grabbing the spotlight.
>
> Any ideas would be appreciated. I see my pdoc on 11/4.
>
> KDi in TExasAmisulpride will raise dopamine at lower doses- I've heard good things about this. Also, I believe it's fine with Strattera.
Best,
Ace.
Posted by JonW on October 30, 2003, at 18:33:39
In reply to Re: What Now?, posted by ace on October 30, 2003, at 17:17:10
> Amisulpride will raise dopamine at lower doses- I've heard good things about this. Also, I believe it's fine with Strattera.
Actually, that combination could be quite fun :)
Posted by KimberlyDi on October 31, 2003, at 9:29:38
In reply to Re: What Now?, posted by john1022 on October 30, 2003, at 17:10:13
Wasn't that beta-blocker called "inderall"? i looked up on it and my only concern was that diabetes runs in my family (it warned about raising blood sugar levels). I'll mention it to the pdoc though. Thanks. :)
KDi in Texas
> Would adding a beta-blocker to Effexor be an option to control your blood pressure levels? Someone mentioned this earlier in a post...just a thought
Posted by KimberlyDi on October 31, 2003, at 9:31:55
In reply to Re: What Now?, posted by JonW on October 30, 2003, at 18:33:39
Thanks guys, now i'm heading to anti-psychotics??? actually i do have a schizophrenic uncle. I'll mention it do the pdoc. not sure if she's that adventurous.
:)
fun. ha
KDi in Texas
Posted by ace on October 31, 2003, at 23:08:27
In reply to Re: What Now? ACE and JONW » JonW, posted by KimberlyDi on October 31, 2003, at 9:31:55
> Thanks guys, now i'm heading to anti-psychotics???
I wouldn't worry too much about the 'anti-psychotic' label- at a low dose 50-300mg- it acts more as an AD. The Risk of neurological probs and all that sorta thing is very low.
Good luck whatever you do,
Ace.>
> fun. ha
> KDi in Texas
Posted by Rvanson on October 31, 2003, at 23:20:13
In reply to What Now?, posted by KimberlyDi on October 30, 2003, at 16:47:54
> I've been on Zoloft, Prozac, Paxil, Wellbutrin and Effexor (and Lexapro briefly). Effexor was my life-saver but I can't continue it because of high blood pressure.
>
> I have a drinking problem so I wonder if I need something stronger on dopamine than serotonin. I don't know why I've had such success with 2 SSRI's (Paxil and Effexor.) I need a medication that helps with major anxiety and minor depression that won't interfer with Strattera.
>
> I'm at a loss, going through effexor withdrawal, and terrified of going back into that black pit of depression.
>
> I'm not bi-polar but I sometimes think I have minor *cycles*. A rare unusually great mood is often followed by a crash. I'm just a hodgepodge of problems, having very few symptoms of alot of disorders but nothing really grabbing the spotlight.
>
> Any ideas would be appreciated. I see my pdoc on 11/4.
>
> KDi in TExasYou might give Celexa a try, but seeing as you were using Lexapro, I cant say that it would work for you.
I did notice that I had less anxiety on Celexa then Lexapro and they dont seem to affect liver function in a manner incompatable with the consumption of alcohol, as other AD's can.
May I ask what symptoms the Strattera that you take is prescribed for ?
Posted by KimberlyDi on November 3, 2003, at 16:07:22
In reply to Re: What Now?, posted by Rvanson on October 31, 2003, at 23:20:13
ADD symptoms. I say symptoms because I've never officially been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD but my son has. We're so much alike. I've always wondered if I had ADD too but didn't want the trouble of trying to get on Ritilin which was a controlled substance, triplicate forms, etc. Enough trouble to get it for my son. While reading the pamphlet for Strattera, a lightbulb went off in my head <DING>. "That's me".
Stratter and Effexor worked wonderfully well for me. Effexor just raised my blood pressure too much. And now I hate Effexor because of the b.s. of withdrawals. No more SSRI's for me.
KDi
> > I've been on Zoloft, Prozac, Paxil, Wellbutrin and Effexor (and Lexapro briefly). Effexor was my life-saver but I can't continue it because of high blood pressure.
> >
> > I have a drinking problem so I wonder if I need something stronger on dopamine than serotonin. I don't know why I've had such success with 2 SSRI's (Paxil and Effexor.) I need a medication that helps with major anxiety and minor depression that won't interfer with Strattera.
> >
> > I'm at a loss, going through effexor withdrawal, and terrified of going back into that black pit of depression.
> >
> > I'm not bi-polar but I sometimes think I have minor *cycles*. A rare unusually great mood is often followed by a crash. I'm just a hodgepodge of problems, having very few symptoms of alot of disorders but nothing really grabbing the spotlight.
> >
> > Any ideas would be appreciated. I see my pdoc on 11/4.
> >
> > KDi in TExas
>
> You might give Celexa a try, but seeing as you were using Lexapro, I cant say that it would work for you.
>
> I did notice that I had less anxiety on Celexa then Lexapro and they dont seem to affect liver function in a manner incompatable with the consumption of alcohol, as other AD's can.
>
> May I ask what symptoms the Strattera that you take is prescribed for ?
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