What's the difference between Zoloft and Effexor? Zoloft and Effexor are in different drug classes. Zoloft is an SSRI, while Effexor is an SNRI.
Taking Effexor and Zoloft together can dangerously increase the levels of venlafaxine, increase sexual dysfunction. Who Should Not Take
No. Taking Effexor and Zoloft together can dangerously increase the levels of venlafaxine, increase the risk of serotonin syndrome, lead to life
No. Taking Effexor and Zoloft together can dangerously increase the levels of venlafaxine, increase the risk of serotonin syndrome, lead to life
Because of this risk, doctors usually avoid prescribing Lexapro and Zoloft together. duloxetine (Cymbalta) venlafaxine (Effexor XR), can
Effexor and Zoloft are medications for mental health conditions. It's not typical for these two medications to be taken together except in
The generic name of Effexor is venlafaxine. What is Zoloft? Zoloft Other differences between Effexor and Zoloft are outlined above. Is Effexor
No. Taking Effexor and Zoloft together can dangerously increase the levels of venlafaxine, increase the risk of serotonin syndrome, lead to life
I switched from Effexor to zoloft, zoloft to effexor, and then effexor to lexapro/wellbutrin. the swtch from effexor to zoloft was a nightmare, i felt dizz, dazed, tired, stomach cramps and tons of racing thoughts.
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After trouble with Geodon, and being prescribed Zoloft solo, my wife is currently extremely stable on Zoloft as the anti-depressant and Lamictal as the stabilizer after tweaking the dosages and sticking with Pfizer's brand rather than generic for the Zoloft. Not perfect, energy draining side-effects, but very, very stable. From outside you *may* see 'moody' or 'a bit odd' but not 'nuts'. She's held a highly technical office job for 11 years and been with me for 10, the first four years were untreated and she self-contained in public but let loose in private. Lithium would be fantastic if not for the necessary periodic blood tests because, as luck would have it -- needles trip her trigger for a panic attack which sends her into a bipolar (II) episode.
Take care, James. For every one of us who comments, there's a legion of lurkers thinking similar thoughts. You're held in the highest esteem.
Most people still do not seek help until it is too late.
I had a boss once who was on medication Zoloft, and then took himself off without consulting his doctor. Well, a few days later he shot and killed two of his partners in my office. Luckily, I was not there. True story.
He was the nicest guy, too. You just never know.
Good job on the story.