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Posted by homemommy on January 23, 2009, at 10:03:13
Today is the first day of my Dr weining me off of Effexor and onto Lexapro. I take 1/2 my dose of Effexor and 1/2 the dose of Lexapro for 1 week. I will let you know how it goes.
Trudy
Posted by SLS on January 23, 2009, at 10:19:19
In reply to Stopping Effexor and going to Lexapro, posted by homemommy on January 23, 2009, at 10:03:13
> Today is the first day of my Dr weining me off of Effexor and onto Lexapro. I take 1/2 my dose of Effexor and 1/2 the dose of Lexapro for 1 week. I will let you know how it goes.
>
> TrudyHi Trudy. Lexapro is one of the more effective SSRI antidepressants. Both Effexor and Lexapro make good first choices in my opinion. I would just note that a significant number of people develop anxiety after they have been taking Lexapro for 2 weeks. It then disappears within a week for most people.
Good luck!
- Scott
Posted by homemommy on January 23, 2009, at 10:23:15
In reply to Re: Stopping Effexor and going to Lexapro » homemommy, posted by SLS on January 23, 2009, at 10:19:19
> > Today is the first day of my Dr weining me off of Effexor and onto Lexapro. I take 1/2 my dose of Effexor and 1/2 the dose of Lexapro for 1 week. I will let you know how it goes.
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> > Trudy
>
> Hi Trudy. Lexapro is one of the more effective SSRI antidepressants. Both Effexor and Lexapro make good first choices in my opinion. I would just note that a significant number of people develop anxiety after they have been taking Lexapro for 2 weeks. It then disappears within a week for most people.
>
> Good luck!
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>
> - Scott
WOW thanks for letting me know that. I am just really hoping it has less side effects and that I dont get withdrawls from the Effexor.Trudy
Posted by SLS on January 23, 2009, at 10:28:49
In reply to Re: Stopping Effexor and going to Lexapro, posted by homemommy on January 23, 2009, at 10:23:15
> > > Today is the first day of my Dr weining me off of Effexor and onto Lexapro. I take 1/2 my dose of Effexor and 1/2 the dose of Lexapro for 1 week. I will let you know how it goes.
> > Hi Trudy. Lexapro is one of the more effective SSRI antidepressants. Both Effexor and Lexapro make good first choices in my opinion. I would just note that a significant number of people develop anxiety after they have been taking Lexapro for 2 weeks. It then disappears within a week for most people.
> WOW thanks for letting me know that. I am just really hoping it has less side effects and that I dont get withdrawls from the Effexor.Yes, I hope for you the same thing. Please post your experiences as you go along so that others can learn from you. I am particularly interested to know how well your doctor's cross-over strategy works to prevent Effexor withdrawals.
- Scott
Posted by Phillipa on January 23, 2009, at 12:24:12
In reply to Re: Stopping Effexor and going to Lexapro, posted by SLS on January 23, 2009, at 10:28:49
All mine over the years have always used crossover maybe that's why no withdrawals sometimes just being off the add and just benzos immediately felt better as drug wore off. I thought lexapro had initial anxiety start up effects and that a benzo was indicated for some during that period?? Love Phillipa
Posted by raisinb on January 24, 2009, at 0:32:05
In reply to Stopping Effexor and going to Lexapro, posted by homemommy on January 23, 2009, at 10:03:13
I like Lexapro. I tolerate it well and it's helping my depression a good deal. I even have a little bit of a sex drive, though it takes years to have an orgasm :)
Posted by Homemommy on January 26, 2009, at 10:57:47
In reply to Re: Stopping Effexor and going to Lexapro » homemommy, posted by raisinb on January 24, 2009, at 0:32:05
> I like Lexapro. I tolerate it well and it's helping my depression a good deal. I even have a little bit of a sex drive, though it takes years to have an orgasm :)
That is the main reason I switched to Lexapro. I hope it helps the sex.
Posted by Homemommy on January 29, 2009, at 12:36:44
In reply to Stopping Effexor and going to Lexapro, posted by homemommy on January 23, 2009, at 10:03:13
Today is the 6th day trying to get off Effexor. Yesterday on day 5 I only took Lexapro. And guess what?? NO WITHDRAWLS!!! Today is the second day to be Effexor free and only on Lexapro. So far it is a success. My energy just keeps increasing and I actually have been sleeping better. I don't get nausea everyday at 4pm like I used to. I will keep you updated!!
Homemommy
Posted by Phillipa on January 29, 2009, at 19:54:17
In reply to Re: Stopping Effexor and going to Lexapro, posted by Homemommy on January 29, 2009, at 12:36:44
Fantastic congrats to you!!!! Love Phillipa
Posted by Homemommy on January 30, 2009, at 10:01:21
In reply to Re: Stopping Effexor and going to Lexapro » Homemommy, posted by Phillipa on January 29, 2009, at 19:54:17
Still no side effects from stopping Effexor and switching to Lexapro. I feel better than I have felt in a long time. I dont get nausea at all during the day like I used to.
Trudy
Posted by ms spinner on February 3, 2009, at 20:33:09
In reply to Re: Stopping Effexor and going to Lexapro, posted by Homemommy on January 30, 2009, at 10:01:21
Wow! i can't believe I found this thread.
I've been taking 75mg of Effexor XR for about a year for migraine and it has been very effective. Five days ago, my neurologist had me switch directly to 10mg of Lexapro because I told her my cholesterol had shot up 25% over the past year.
I've now had migraines for the past 3 days, including a monster that I am just coming out of.
Do you think it's too late to try a slower transition?
Have any of you had an increase in cholesterol on the Effexor?
Thanks
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