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Posted by valleedoll on July 6, 2007, at 13:52:51
after 6+ years on effexor xr, my cholesterol has shot up way too high and i'm wondering if anyone has any feedback on switching to cymbalta (or any other SNRI drugs: major depression + panic.)
THANKS!
Posted by saturn on July 6, 2007, at 22:18:48
In reply to effexor xr to cymbalta?, posted by valleedoll on July 6, 2007, at 13:52:51
Hi valleedoll,
Regarding comparisons between the two, all I know is that Cymbalta is supposed to effect both serotonin and norepinephrine at lower doses whereas Effexor primarily hits serotonin at lower doses, requiring a higher dose to affect norepinephrine.
Best of luck!
Posted by valleedoll on July 6, 2007, at 23:58:27
In reply to Re: effexor xr to cymbalta?, posted by saturn on July 6, 2007, at 22:18:48
> Hi valleedoll,
>
> Regarding comparisons between the two, all I know is that Cymbalta is supposed to effect both serotonin and norepinephrine at lower doses whereas Effexor primarily hits serotonin at lower doses, requiring a higher dose to affect norepinephrine.
>
> Best of luck!THANKS! A doctor friend suggested lexapro - I'm just scared of changing meds b/c of withdrawal, but with the high cholesterol, I have to get off effexor.
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