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Posted by flmm on February 5, 2005, at 9:12:10
Ok,what are the "REAL" differences, if any? Mostly concerned with blood pressure and sleep.
Experiences.................
Posted by med_empowered on February 5, 2005, at 12:44:58
In reply to cymbalta vs. effexor, posted by flmm on February 5, 2005, at 9:12:10
OK, here's my take on the Effexor vs. Cymbalta showdown: cymbalta wins. The dosing is far less complicated (think how many levels there are in Effexor; compare that to the one-size fits all in Cymbalta). My understanding is that Effexor is believed to be more Tricyclic-like in action than Cymbalta, though both will raise blood pressure. Effexor at higher doses can increase cholesterol, an effect not seen in Cymbalta (so far, anyway). Effexor may be associated with Tardive Dyskinesia; this association has not popped up (yet) with cymbalta.
Posted by Phillipa on February 5, 2005, at 17:20:55
In reply to Re: cymbalta vs. effexor, posted by med_empowered on February 5, 2005, at 12:44:58
I guess that's (TD) a side effect you don't associate with Ad's. I took Cymbalta, but I felt on better, oh well! Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by med_empowered on February 5, 2005, at 18:24:51
In reply to Re: cymbalta vs. effexor » med_empowered, posted by Phillipa on February 5, 2005, at 17:20:55
hey! yeah the TD effect from Effexor took me by surprise...I read about it in some mental health magazine. It would seem that its rare, especially compared to the antipsychotics, and there don't seem to have been any studies on the issue as of yet. The only other antidepressant I know of that causes TD is amoxapine/Asendin.
Posted by Phillipa on February 5, 2005, at 18:28:59
In reply to Re: cymbalta vs. effexor, posted by med_empowered on February 5, 2005, at 18:24:51
Well, that's a relief! Fondly, Phillipa
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