Posted by lam on January 17, 2003, at 13:56:34
In reply to Re: effexor xr and lexapro anyone? » lam, posted by ayuda on January 17, 2003, at 1:25:42
> I switched from 225 mg of Effexor XR to Lexapro within the last 2 months. I was having similar problems to what you are having, except that I rarely drink alcohol, but I was also lethargic and having a hard time. If your doc has put you on Lexapro, I don't know why they don't just wean you off the Effexor, the two together are overkill, and unnecessary if the Effexor XR isn't working. It took me 6 weeks to taper off the Effexor, but I am doing MUCH better on 20mg of Lexapro now.
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> Also, I agree with EGR -- alcohol is a depressant, and it counteracts any AD. Having a glass of wine with a meal every once in a while, or a couple of beers once a month won't really hurt, but drinking even once a day will stop the action of the AD. In fact, I've found that when someone wants to drink, that probably means their AD isn't working.
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> You didn't say if you were having any side effects from the Effexor XR (I had seriously unbearable nausea and developed an ulcer while on it and gained 40 pounds), but even if you aren't, you should ask your doctor why you are taking both meds.
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> > HI
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> > Anyone taking Effexor xr and Lexapro?
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> > I have been on Effexor xr for 4 months currently at 225. Doesn't seem to be working.I can hardly get out of bed. Wondering if alcohol may have something to do with it. My PD has just prescribed 10 mg of Lexapro along with the Effexor.
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> > Does anyone have experience with Effexor xr and Lexapro?
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> How long were you on effexor 225? And how long did it take to to get to 225? Did it work for you with the exception of the side effects?The side effects I have experienced have been weight gain and no desire for sex (my husband who doesn't quite get depression loves this one).
I saw my PD yesterday and if this doesn't work she said will have to refer me to another doctor.
If alcohol really does counter act the AD then if I don't drink, this AD could possibily work for me?
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