im just about o start effexlor xl on friday will let you know how i go with it doug xx

I was on Paxil for like 4 years, then Effexor. Both of them are really good!

i was on lexapro. weird side effects at first but they got better...my mum was on effexor for a long time and its terrible in my opinion...she was always tired, needed very high doses. as someone who's seen someone with depression live on medication a long time, i urge everyone to exhaust all measures before relying on medication.i took meds along with intensive therapy but went off meds as soon as i could and continue therapy.i found that worked for me anyway.

lexepro helped for my depression / anxiety, but sexual side effects suck. paxil didnt work for me, just made me yawn all the time. im researching effexor right now

Paxil worked ok for me but the weight gain was bothersome. Switched to Lexapro but it was too mild and did nothing for anxiety attacks. On day four of Effexor and so far so good.

Paxil worked well for me. I actually got to a point where I was taken off of it and then put back on; when i resumed, it had some strange effects on me and I had to stop.
I am currently taking Lexapro. I have a panic disorder and it helps more in the department of reducing anxiety than depression, imo. I have been on it for almost 3 years and am getting the feeling that it is not working as well anymore..
I tried switching to Effexor earlier this year during a depression crisis and it caused my brain to cramp...it sucked.

Started Lexapro 6 weeks ago, 1st time I have taken medication. I feel good relaxed, and more positive, still exercising, Has delayed my ejaculation when having sex.

Started Lexapro 6 weeks ago, 1st time I have taken medication. I feel good relaxed, and more positive, still exercising, Has delayed my ejaculation when having sex.

I had lepraxo for 3 months, made no difference for me, got changed to effexor, got up to 600 mg, it made me too much like a zombie, but stopped the suicide feelings.
I went off it after a year. Now, wouldn't touch it.

I tried paxil and effexor. I had bad side effects with paxil but that's just me. I also used effexor it was great for me.

hated lexapro didnt work for me and when it did it kept wearing off. I like the way effexor has worked for me but im finding it really hard to come off the drug and I have withdrawls from it. I have never taken paxil.

Zoloft made me sick, prozac mad me more depressed, effexor xr has been great no side effects.

Lexapro did not help me however the side effectss were minimal. Read up on getting off of effexor before starting. it was very hard for me and it hurt really bad.I did get relief from depression with it.

I just started paxil so far so good. Absolutely hated lexapro made me very jittery couldn't sleep. Effexor made me gain 40 lbs and made me hate sex along with worsened depression and anxiety-coming off of it I almost had a seizure.

tried all three in the 20 years i have taken am on lexapro now it helps