Medication combo?

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Registered: 05-05-2005
Medication combo?
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Tue, 11-08-2005 - 11:17pm
Hey guys, I have been on Remeron since June, Buspar was added a couple months ago......the anxiety is not getting a whole lot better.
My doc was suggesting adding on another antidepressent.....I didn't know you could do that! Anyone here taking 2 antidepressants? I am really scared it will make it worse.
Thanks
Nina
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Registered: 03-11-2004
In reply to: nina_24
Wed, 11-09-2005 - 12:17am
Hi, Nina! I have never taken 2 antidepressants together, but it is done. I spend some time on the Antidepressant meds board & others have posted about this. Maybe someone else will come along & post their experiences. Good luck! (((hugs))) jan

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Registered: 05-05-2005
In reply to: nina_24
Fri, 11-11-2005 - 6:16pm

Just thought I would fill you guys in. I went to the doctor and he decided to cut back my Remeron, stay on the buspar, and add effexor.
I have taken Effexor XR in the past and it only helped as much as the Remeron did (not a tremendous amount) but I am trusting the doctor in that Remeron and Effexor XR work well together. This is my second day on the cut back and the addition of Effexor, so I hope all things go well.
Have you heard of these 2 drugs working well together??
Thanks

Nina

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Registered: 03-11-2004
In reply to: nina_24
Fri, 11-11-2005 - 7:19pm
I spent 3 years on effexor xr for panic attacks & it worked great! I did have some minor side effects when the pdoc took me off of it slowly. Not bad enough, Nina, that I wouldn't take it again if I needed to. The buspar does work well for anxiety, so this may be the combo that's right for you. Good luck! (((hugs))) jan

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