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If your taking Effexor 75 mg and want to switch to zoloft what do I need to do to make the switch?
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∙ 15y ago
You need to talk to your Doctor Who will probably say to taper down your Effexor.You may be able to take Zoloft at the same time since you are on a lower dosage of the Effexor already.Eventually you will be Effexor free and hopefully you won't have to go through Effexor withdrawl like most people.
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Can Effexor make you feel crazy when you first start taking it?
Effexor can make you feel strange when you start taking it. Remember this is a drug that is changing the chemicals in your brain and how they function. Talk to your Dr if the symptoms don't improve.
What happens if you mix ecstasy with Zoloft?
bad drug interactions. bad as in death. stop taking Prozac if your not depressed. if you are depressed, never take ecstasy. it will just make you more depressed. i know a kid who killed himself the day after taking ecstasy.
Stop Zoloft start lexapro how many days?
First, you can't just stop taking Zoloft--if you've taken it for more than a month or so, you'll have to slowly decrease your dose until it is 10mg or so and then stop (this should take several weeks.) Then you're ready to start Lexapro (no cool off period in between is necessary.) Note: I am not a physician but I know that if your doctor recommended changing from Zoloft to Lexapro s/he would have already gone over this--be careful--Zoloft has a profound effect on your brain chemistry, make sure your doctor is in agreement on this. Note: I've taken Zoloft (Sertraline) and Wellbutrin in different strengths for over 6 years, these are serious drugs.
How many years should you be on zoloft?
You should only be taking Zoloft (sertraline) under prescription from a qualified medical practitioner (a Doctor). Your Doctor will make sure that your medications are what you need. However if you are thinking of becoming pregnant, or are pregnant you need to tell your Doctor immediately. Do not stop using Zoloft suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your Doctor how to safely stop using Zoloft if you think you want to,
What is the best way to lose weight while taking zoloft?
eat smart. don't overeat. get up and move. if you're an invalid it will make it difficult but it can be done.
Is Effexor good for migrains?
Effexor is an SNRI (serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor). It's main use is to treat depression and anxiety, but it has been used off-label to prevent migraine headaches. So has Cymbalta, another SNRI. When you are taking Effexor be sure to be careful when taking triptan medications such as Imitrex, as they both work with serotonin and in rare cases can cause a serious and sometimes life-threatening reaction. Make sure your doctor knows all the medications you take for your migraines.
When is the best time to take Effexor morning or night?
Effexor does not seem to make me sleepy or energetic. Though side effect are only suppose to happen to 10% of those who take Effexor (I read).
How can you make an electromagnetic device?
by taking a nail and rap it around the nail and then something metal after get a battery and a switch
Will taking Wellbutrin with Zoloft help to lose the weight gained from Zoloft?
My experience with Wellbutrin was yes, it helped me lose weight that I had gained on other anti-depressants. I had been taking EFFEXOR for a long time and kept gaining weight. I was switched to Celexa and told that it shouldn't make me gain weight. I continued to gain weight on the Celexa. I also had sexual side effects. The doctor switched me to Wellbutrin. I had gained 20 lbs. since starting SSRI's. Once I stopped taking those and switched to Wellbutrin, I lost 10 lbs. easily. The other 10 I had to work at to take off, but it came off! On the SSRI's it seemed like no matter what I did to lose weight it wouldn't work. Hope this helps!
Can Effexor make it difficult to urinate?
The short answer is "yes." This may especially occur when you begin treatment or change doses. In my experience, it passed within a day or two. More information is available if you google "effexor" and "urination."
Does Zoloft make you high?
Zoloft is prescribed to help people who have anxiety, depression and a few other mental issues. It cannot make a person high.
Is Lexapro an alternative for Effexor?
I posted this question because I am considering switching medications and am nervous about it due to so many adverse accounts I've been reading on the internet. I have been taking Lexapro 15mg for 2 years for GAD treatment. I had dry mouth at first, but it went away quickly. The mental effects have been wonderful and I feel like "me" again without all the worrying. My reason for switching is due to extreme lethargy (sleeping 10 hours a night then taking 2 hour naps mid-day!), night sweats, and absolutely NO libido. I though I could deal with the libido thing, but after 2 years it's driving me crazy. My doctor suggested I try Effexor XR because at a low dose (75mg) she thinks it wouldn't effect my sex drive nor make me so sleepy, yet would still treat my GAD. I was all for it today in her office, but when I came home and started researching Effexor on the web, I am reading so many terrifying reviews about it--mostly of its horrible withdrawal symptoms. Does anyone out there have any experience with this? Should I stay put with Lexapro or go forward with Effexor? Or is there something else that would work better?? Help! PS I am also taking birth control (Yaz), which may or may not have anything to do with this scenario, but I thought yaou should know my whole medical situation.
