Posted by torachan on December 12, 2007, at 18:45:54
In reply to Re: venlafaxine structurally similar to PCP)Link, posted by linkadge on December 12, 2007, at 17:48:55
Yeah, I read the same thing, that venlafaxine has produced false positives for PCP in random drug tests used by law enforcement or employers. And if it's chemically similar, as your research on medscape suggests, how could it now have the same psychological effects.
I have some experience with recreational drug use--not sure if I ever tried PCP--and Effexor, but I'm guessing the recreational drug form of PCP is either more pure or is ingested at higher levels than what Effexor is used at in therapeutic levels. Actually, I read the blood concentration level is about three of four fold less than a common dose of PCP. Regardless, I'm still reluctant to use such a drug for my primarily anxiety related symptoms.
I'm just puzzled as to why I couldn't tolerate the start-up anxiety of the SSRI's--I've tried LEX/Celexa and Paxil recently--when people have claimed them to be less stimulating. They actually DID make me feel like I was taking speed ie;PCP.
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