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Yeah, think they call that Effexor XL. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -"littlebitnorth" wrote: > Also the time release effexor seems to work much better > than the all at once pill.
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I knew there was a name for it. I just take the pills they give me and dont look too hard at the label. For instance, I have no idea what the antibiotic is I’m on right now, never read the label. I read it… I’ll start looking it up…and that antibiotic will be in the garbage. =) "leveller123" <leveller…@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
news:hKGfc.2050$Az2.1995@newsfe5-gui.server.ntli.net… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Yeah, think they call that Effexor XL. > "littlebitnorth" wrote: > > Also the time release effexor seems to work much better > > than the all at once pill.
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Diane B wrote: > hello everyone. can you tell me what medications have helped you with > your ocd, if any. and has anyone tried celexa and had any relief? > thanks!
Seroquel has worked great for me, when others didn’t. It’s got a sedative side effect which is calming and can help you sleep. And it’s strong enough that I only needed a low dose of it. I never tried Celexa, but I did try Lexapro, which is supposed to be an improved Celexa with fewer side effects. But I couldn’t stand it. It made me wired and hyper and sent my pulse racing. If Lexapro did that to me, I’m sure Celexa would be at least as bad. Prior to Seroquel I had taken Risperdal (risperidone). It worked well too, but I couldn’t cope with the side effects of Risperdal (urinary incontinence, sleeping 15 hours every day). At my age, I don’t much care for bedwetting. — Steven L.
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"Diane B" <nico…@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:6796-407D4C84-9@storefull-3334.bay.webtv.net… > hello everyone. can you tell me what medications have helped you with > your ocd, if any. and has anyone tried celexa and had any relief? > thanks!
Paxil (antidepressant) and Tegretol (mood stabilizer) was the magic cocktail for me. Celexa was a little to stimulating for me, but everyone is different. My mom and father-in-law both took it and had no problems. NK
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I use effexor but I’m up to 225 before everything is starting to get better. I tried to go off 75 but in a month I knew that I couldn’t make it and went back up to 225. Also the time release effexor seems to work much better than the all at once pill. "Diane B" <nico…@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:6796-407D4C84-9@storefull-3334.bay.webtv.net… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> hello everyone. can you tell me what medications have helped you with > your ocd, if any. and has anyone tried celexa and had any relief? > thanks!
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Celexa didn’t work at all for my daughter either. In fact when she came off of it she seemed better and more able to concentrate. That was a year ago and now its getting worse again. She’s been off all meds for about a year. I noticed no difference in her worrying while she was on celexa. Sue "Diane B" <nico…@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:6796-407D4C84-9@storefull-3334.bay.webtv.net… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> hello everyone. can you tell me what medications have helped you with > your ocd, if any. and has anyone tried celexa and had any relief? > thanks!
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hello everyone. can you tell me what medications have helped you with your ocd, if any. and has anyone tried celexa and had any relief? thanks!
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nico…@webtv.net (Diane B) wrote in message <news:6796-407D4C84-9@storefull-3334.bay.webtv.net>… > hello everyone. can you tell me what medications have helped you with > your ocd, if any. and has anyone tried celexa and had any relief? > thanks!
Diane B, Celexa didn’t work for me. It’s taken me almost a year to find the right combination. I’m still not 100% there, but I’m about 80-90% there. I’m OCD and BP1, so my cocktail consists of the following: Lithium 300mg 3x day Depakote 1000mg bedtime Seroquel 200mg bedtime Prozac 30mg a.m. Xanax 0.5mg as needed for anxiety Surprisingly, the Lithium has made the most difference with my depression, OCD, and BP. I do have my moments, but overall I feel much better. My psychotherapy is also helping a lot. E-mail me if you have any other questions, I’d be happy to chat with you. Joe G jo…@comcast.net
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I have also been on Effexor for a few weeks and also started taking Olanzapine (Zyprexa) again. The Effexor seems to be helping alot for me also (taking 150mg / day at the moment). Tried Prozac; helped at first, did little after that, even when on 60mg / day. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Metta wrote: > Celexa didn’t do much for me, but i don’t think i was on a high enough > dosage. i’ve read that OCD responds best to very high doses of SSRIs. i’m > now on Effexor and it has helped me a LOT. > make sure your pdoc knows about OCD, my new one does, and it has made a big > difference. also, seek out a therapist who does CBT, this will help a lot, > once you get the meds to get it under control.
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"Diane B" <nico…@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:6796-407D4C84-9@storefull-3334.bay.webtv.net… > hello everyone. can you tell me what medications have helped you with > your ocd, if any. and has anyone tried celexa and had any relief? > thanks!
Celexa didn’t do much for me, but i don’t think i was on a high enough dosage. i’ve read that OCD responds best to very high doses of SSRIs. i’m now on Effexor and it has helped me a LOT. make sure your pdoc knows about OCD, my new one does, and it has made a big difference. also, seek out a therapist who does CBT, this will help a lot, once you get the meds to get it under control. good luck… -kelly
