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Posted by Anna on November 17, 1998, at 8:41:35
Thank you for answering. My pdoc does not mix meds..she does not like combining antidepressants.She does not like high doseages either.
She is unaccsessible by phone. Once a month for 15-20 minutes, for a drug check.
My family doc gave me a 2 week supply of serax last night, to get me through withdrawal from effexor.
I shudder to think that I have to wait 2 more weeks and then start wellbutrin on a dose of 150mg/day and not see anyone again till sometime in Jan.
So I may not be feeling any better till some time next year, or longer waiting for it to work. I can't wait.
I worry how my children(4) and my husband are going to survive. This disease is destroying our family.
Thanks again for being here.
Posted by LT on November 17, 1998, at 13:37:11
In reply to re:effexor to wellbutrin, posted by Anna on November 17, 1998, at 8:41:35
Anna, sounds to me like you need a new psychiatrist! I have been on various antidepressants for over 10 years, many different kinds and combinations. You should not have to go through the torment you describe. I would get a new dr. in a heartbeat!!
> Thank you for answering. My pdoc does not mix meds..she does not like combining antidepressants.She does not like high doseages either.
> She is unaccsessible by phone. Once a month for 15-20 minutes, for a drug check.
> My family doc gave me a 2 week supply of serax last night, to get me through withdrawal from effexor.
> I shudder to think that I have to wait 2 more weeks and then start wellbutrin on a dose of 150mg/day and not see anyone again till sometime in Jan.
> So I may not be feeling any better till some time next year, or longer waiting for it to work. I can't wait.
> I worry how my children(4) and my husband are going to survive. This disease is destroying our family.
> Thanks again for being here.
Posted by William Braden on November 22, 1998, at 22:21:09
In reply to Re: re:effexor to wellbutrin, posted by LT on November 17, 1998, at 13:37:11
> Anna, sounds to me like you need a new psychiatrist! I have been on various antidepressants for over 10 years, many different kinds and combinations. You should not have to go through the torment you describe. I would get a new dr. in a heartbeat!!
I agree, being unavailable between visits is not acceptable practice, unless your
doctor works for a public clinic or something.There are reports that an antihistamine like Benadryl (available
over the counter, and safe except for possible sedative effect)
may counteract Effexor withdrawal.
Posted by dave k. on November 28, 1998, at 13:15:01
In reply to Re: re:effexor to wellbutrin, posted by William Braden on November 22, 1998, at 22:21:09
Oh, Anna: I agree, you need a new Psychiatrist! Over the years I've been through (let me see now...) six different therapists & doctors, and only about a year and a half ago did I find a doctor that I really "click" with. (I gave up on my damn HMO and just picked her out of the phonebook, too ... I got lucky.) Having a good psychiatrist is like having a really good friend ... a friend that you PAY, but a friend nonetheless. If you decide to shop around, good luck!
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