Re: Antidepressants - Effexor, etc

January 4, 2007

AntiDepressants such as Prozac, Paxil, Welbutrin and

Effexor work on your brain chemistry to correct

chemical imbalances in the seritonin and

neur-epheniphrine levels. They are most effective

when they are taken as prescribed – DAILY. Lexapro is

used for BOTH anxiety and depression and should be

used daily as well. Think of it as a vitamin against

depression / anxiety.

This type of anti-depressant is not to be confused

with medication used for situational anxiety (such as

a tranquilizer) They work very differently. Taking

extra Effexor when you are having a bad day is like

putting gas in your car when your oil light comes on.

It doesn’t address the problem. You may not be doing

much harm, but you aren’t getting the relief you need

either!! Any relief you get from taking an extra

effexor is either an unintended side effect (they make

me sleepy but they aren’t to be used as a sleeping

pill) or a placebo effect.

Don’t hesitate to discuss your difficulties (anxiety,

sleep disturbance, etc) with the prescribing

physician. You and your physician need to work to

find the right combination of meds for YOU.

(can you tell I’ve had this conversation (repeatedly)

with a friend who abuses her meds? She has one she

calls her ‘naughty pill’ . She takes more than the

perscribed dose when she is having a rough day. Her

doc does not let her have more than one month supply

at a time!!)

CMPete

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