Question: A friend has been on Effexor XR for a few years now, but the doctor wants her to get on Welbutrin to help her stop smoking. Can she take both Welbutrin and Effexor XR together if she cuts the Effexor XR to 75 from 150, and will this give […]
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Question: What is the association between Tics/Tourette’s and ADHD/stimulants? Answer: Tics are sudden muscle movements, jerks, or spasms. They are most common in the head (eye blinking, facial twitches), neck (head turns), or arms/shoulders. They usually start in early childhood and tend to get better with age. They sometimes persist […]
The most common sexual side effect from SSRI’s is delayed orgasm. (more on SSRI’s ) For a lot of men this is not a problem – in fact can be helpful. This effect of SSRI’s is almost immediate – quickest for Effexor, then Lexapro, Celexa, Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft. Delayed […]
On average, it takes about ten days for antidepressants to start to work for major depression. The first 1-2 weeks is an adjustment period. At this time side effects will usually occur. The dose may need to be reduced for 3-4 days to allow adaptation to occur. Most side effects […]
(If you haven’t read yesterday’s blog, A Million Little Lies, start here.) A Million Little Pieces author James Frey appeared on Larry King Live Wednesday evening, 1-11-06, to answer questions raised about the authenticity of his memoir. Most strikingly, he was not at all like Trudeau, who in defense of […]
Question: I take Zyprexa and Cymbalta for depression. I would like to get off the Zyprexa*. Is there another combo that will work just as well, such as Cymbalta-Effexor, or Cymbalta-Wellbutrin? Thanks for the help – I enjoy your website. — Max *Max clarified this was due to “side-effects mostly. […]
Or a thousand little lies, or a hundred, or … When do you stop counting and begin to doubt the truthfulness of what a person says? I have seen patients over the years who fabricate so much they don’t know what the truth is. On 1-10-06 the major news services […]
A new treatment was recently approved by the FDA for insomnia. Rozerem (Ramelteon) has a different mechanism of action than other sleep medications. It works by stimulating two of the melatonin receptors in the brain. It does not stimulate the melatonin receptor that can constrict arteries and so therefore should […]
WELLBUTRIN SR and XL (Bupropion) Wellbutrin SR comes in two strengths: 100mg blue tablets and 150mg purple tablets. Wellbutrin XL comes in 150mg and 300mg tablets. Wellbutrin enhances the brain’s natural stimulants, dopamine and norepinephrine. These help increase mental energy and motivation/interest. Wellbutrin also helps to control addictions, increase sexual […]
EFFEXOR XR (Venlafaxine) EFFEXOR XR (Venlafaxine) is a slow release capsule and comes in 37.5, 75, and 150mg sizes. It is a broad spectrum medication, which means it works by blocking reuptake of Serotonin (at 37.5 to 75mg) and norepinephrine (at 150mg+). Serotonin and norephinephrine are the two primary stress neuromodulators. […]