Has anyone else switched from Paxil to Effexor?!


Question: I was taking Paxil (40 mg) for 7 years. It worked for the anxiety the whole time but stopped working for the depression. 8 days ago I was switched to Effexor (150 mg) and I feel like I drank 10 cups of coffee and it is hard to focus. Does this get better or should I take half a dose tomorrow?


Answers: I was taking Paxil (40 mg) for 7 years. It worked for the anxiety the whole time but stopped working for the depression. 8 days ago I was switched to Effexor (150 mg) and I feel like I drank 10 cups of coffee and it is hard to focus. Does this get better or should I take half a dose tomorrow?

I'm on Effexor too, & I know that sometimes I get like that- crazy hyper, fidgety, can't sit still, etc. I am on 110 mg myself, which is a very low dose, & I took 150 ml by mistake the other day, & I was boucing off the walls..lol! U probably just need to be on a lower dose, like 110 mg. Talk to ur DOC...

never been on either one

talk to your pharmacist or doctor or phone a health line. some pills work others dont so talk to a health professional.

I take 300mg Effexor and do very well on it. I built up to this dose over time. It might take a few weeks for the your body to adjust. I would not recommend messing around with your dosage that is something for the doctor to determine. If you are taking Effexor XR it is extended release and a certain amount stays in your system working until the next dosage is administered. If you are willing to wait and see how it will work for you then give it a chance.If not then you should schedule an appointment with your Doctor to discuss other medication options. I have had medicines stop working for me like the Paxil did for you. It could be that if you try something different for a few months your Doctor might be willing to but you back on Paxil. That is what I had to do with Trazodone. I was on it for several years then it stopped working. I went on a two different medicines, one after the other for two years, then went back on the Trazodone. I just needed a break from it. Maybe that is what is happening to you.





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