Posted by Maverick on September 4, 2002, at 20:16:11
In reply to Re: Effexor with Mirapex?, posted by linkadge on September 4, 2002, at 17:38:07
I haven't started any form of dopamine agonist yet, but I will let you know when I decide on one.I have tried Wellbutrin SR in the past and don't find it to be of any benefit. It just increased my anxiety andthe Effexor side effects.
What would your suggestions be to reclaim my sex life? I am unable to decrease my Effexor without the depression returning.
In this scenario, the effexor is not
> causeing the sexual disfunction by means
> of dopamin down-regulation. It is more
> likely caused by an overstimulted seretonin
> receptor. Unlike SSRI's Effexor actually
> raises brain Dopamine to a certain extent.
> I personally found Effexor to be the best
> for cognition, (certainly better than some of the
> SSRI meds). I don't know of any interactions,
> but be careful of Seritonin Syndrome. Dopamine
> reputake inhibitors can tend to raise seritonin
> as well. It may also raise the insommnia.
>
> Let me know if you do - I am interested.
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poster:Maverick
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