
Depression Support Group
Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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i know I just posted, but can anyone tell me meds that are similar to effexor xr so I can start looking and bring them up to my psychiatrist? thank you so much.
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It turned me into a zombie, and the withdrawals from it are unlike anything I've experienced with psychotropics. I wouldn't take anything like that drug ever again. Wouldn't the pdoc know what to prescribe according to your history and his savvy?
I've had so little success with antidepressants I am almost at my wits end. I am trying paxil now because it made me manic before and I'd rather be manic than deeply depressed for a year and a half. But paxil is a different class of med. Good Luck. I am gonna keep an eye on this one because i never again want anything like the effexor.
Meridia, Reductil, Serzone, Norpramine, Pertofraneis, Cymbalta
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serotonin-norepinephrine_reuptake_inhibitor