Posted by Amy Blue on July 10, 2001, at 11:46:48
In reply to is everything a sign of underlying dep???!!! , posted by delna on July 10, 2001, at 11:28:25
If Effexor is working so well, don't go off it. All docs have different opinions. I'm sure there is something you can take to augment the Effexor and treat the sleepiness. I don't know if Effexor/Wellbutrin is a safe combo but Wellbutrin is highly stimulating. If you took a small dose, like half what's considered therapeutic, it would probably give you more energy. I don't know where your doc is coming from - lots of meds make people sleepy but they still work on the problem. For example, Percoset makes people sleepy but it still relieves pain. Does that mean it's not working on the pain? No. And it's so HARD to find an A/D that works, it seems crazy to switch you if you're having such positive results. Good luck! If you're not satisfied w/ your doc then seek another opinion. I'm glad you're feeling so good on Effexor and have your life back!
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