Switching from Paxil to Effexor?!
Question:
Switching from Paxil to Effexor?
I s it normal to get "flu like" symptoms when switching from Paxil to Effexor? Will I lose weight from switching? I gained about 80lbs on Paxil. Is it better to take Effexor at night or morning? Any bad experiences drinking alcohol with Effexor (I take it for anxiety not depression)?
Answers:
I just recently switched from Prozac to Effexor and havn't had much problem, nothing more than your usual anti-depressant side effects.. it's the first time I've had muscle twitching as a side effect though! I've had no problem drinking alcohol while on Effexor. I take mine at night because I believe, as most anti-deressants do, it makes me sleepy. I also take Wellbutrin, which is supposed to counter-act some of the side effects. I think I would call your doctor if I were you and ask about the flu-like symptoms, I don't think that's supposed to happen. And good news to ya, the Effexor really suppresses my appetite. Not as much as Pro
zac did though! I think they all react differently in different bodies. Good luck!!