Posted by chiaratara on June 30, 2001, at 1:56:23
In reply to Re: Anyone had success on Effexor XR? , posted by jip on June 29, 2001, at 11:22:06
I have had luck with effexor. i started with low doses of paxil and my doctor added effexor. i take 75 a day. the loss of libido is a setback, but so is depression.
i have found that my libido is affected however, once into the act, things respond a bit slower, but they do respond (I am a female.)
as for wellbutrin...
i tried that before effexor, and i found that i got aggressive and agitated. i was a bit more energized, but i would become irritated very easily. i didn't think it was worth it.you could try the wellbutrin with the effexor. the two might balance each other out. my doctor was up to trying to make a anti-depressant cocktail that really worked. i think i tried everything.
i have found that my libido can be uncovered, it just takes a little more effort. it is hard to get the fire started, and it may take a bit more initiation on your part, but once it is lit, you will be cooking. heh.
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> I have been taking effexor for awhile now. Depression is under control. Still have some fatigue but nothing like earlier. I reduced wthe dosage and got relief from fatigue issues. What I don't like is the total loss of libido with this medication. I have heard that wellbutrin doesn't have thisw side affect...please give me some feedback.
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