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 Effexor vs. Zolfot
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Amateur Bodybuilder 
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What are your thoughts on the diff of the two drugs. I'm currently on zoloft taking 75mg a day. He is talking about switching me to effexor. thanks bro's and sis's     | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 140 |
I'm on Paxil and Serzone. How are the sexual side-effects of Effexor? | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder 
Posts: 414 |
O fuck....and I mean that passionately....I've taken Zoloft a few eyars back.....then my doc put me on Effexor..that shit is bad...side effects like crazy and when I did go off of the Effexor, it was hell.....but, that's just me......email if ya want, Seitz...we can talk about it if ya like... | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 310 |
Try Celexa less side effects than both of them. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 140 |
Formula, you on Celexa? Good stuff? Have you been on any others? | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder 
Posts: 839 |
Every individual is different.What doesnt work for me might be the best thing for you. I've been on just about everyone of them, Paxil worked for me but incresed my appetite to much.That is one of the main sides of paxil,maybe when I go on my bulking cycle I switch back.Im going back to the prozac in the morning & the Trazodone at bedtime,this combination seems to be the best one so far. ------------------ Bros before Hos | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 140 |
It seems like alot of us are on anti-depressants. It's true that each person will have a different reaction to each of the meds, but it's also possible to generalize from eth experiences of others, so this dialog has been helpful. | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 340 |
I was on Zoloft,doc switched me to Paxil,and something else i can't remember.The Zoloft made me to jittery. | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 310 |
I dont have any but friends who have say it does not effect their sex drive like prozac. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 91 |
Thanks for the info all... what are the doses that you all were taking... seitz | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 91 |
bump for more info.... | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 839 |
When I took zoloft I was taking 150mg a day. I now take 40mg a day of prozac,When I took paxil it was 40mg a day.I weigh 250 so naturally I would have to take more to get the same effects. ------------------ Bros before Hos | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 91 |
Scott, did taking those pills kill your drive or motovation? Thats one of the propblems I'm having since being on zolfot. I need to take caffine pills to get though a workout! How did you overcome this. thanks Seitz | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 71 |
I am currently on 75mg of Effexor. Prozac didn't do much for me, and neither did Zoloft. Celexa turned me into a worthless zombie. It's true that every medication works differently depending on the individual, so do the research yourself, you can't trust your doctor to know anything about it. They are worthless when it comes to these types of medication. I have had pretty good luck on Effexor compared to those other drugs. I had muscle spasms at night for the first two weeks, but they went away and I haven't really had any other side effects. ------------------ quote: | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 839 |
Seitz,The reason I started taking antidepressants is because I lacked motivation at the time & I was having sleep problems.So getting in the gym was even harder before I started this medication.I've never heard that it takes away your drive to lift,but I could understand what you mean.I think I noticed that feeling on the paxil.I also take caffeine or a eca stack before I lift but I always have,years before I started any meds. ------------------ Bros before Hos [This message has been edited by scott825 (edited September 03, 2000).] | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 783 |
This in no way is a flame, I just don't understand. Why are so many people taking drugs just to get thru the day? Do you guys honestly feel that you need them, or are they just a crutch? Just wondering. Thanks. | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 485 |
Rotten, You were asking why people were on these medications. Many are depressed,cant sleep, have lost motivation ,cant concentrate, or feel like shit. I was extremely depressed for quite awhile longer than I'd like to remember and can relate to people wanting to STOP feeling this way. Pharmacological interventions such as SSRI's (antidepressants like Prozac,Zoloft,and more recently Celexa) can help people get back on track. I tried Celexa and ate like a fucking slob. I gained 14 lbs in 2 1/2 weeks. I was even more depressed than when I started. I just bailed on that and got over things on my own. Others cant and thats why they seek help. ------------------ | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
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I dont think nobody wants to be on antidepressants unless they have to.I cant speak for everyone but I do need them,I guess the deppression started when I was having so many family problems.I never slept & I would go out & get in fights just for the hell of it.I was not a pleasent person to be around trust me. ------------------ Bros before Hos | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 91 |
Rotten I couldnt really understand why people needed anti depres medication until I didn't feel like I used to, for some reason I would take a nap for hours or more. Thats all I really likes to do. People that cared alot about me told me to find out why I was feeling odd. So now I dont want to take naps as much and I'm feeling more like myself. Thanks all of you for you r input....  | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 680 |
I love effexor! Only noticable side is lots of yawning. Not tired, really, just yawning... Puc ------------------ | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 783 |
I've felt the same way before, but I think everyone gets into a funk now and then. You just don' feel like doing anything, and your wondering what the hell. I appreciate all the comments to my question. When ever I get down I just make myself get up and take care of things that are bothering me. Maybe some people can't do that, I haven't walked in everyones shoes, so I don't know. This is not being critical of people who need the medicine, I'm glad its there to help. Whenever I get down I tell myself that everyone is a loser in life sometime or another, the trick is not acting like one. I'm not calling any of you losers. The pure fact that your trying to help yourself makes you winners in my book. Thats just what I do for myself. Thanks again for your response. ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 91 |
Its not a matter of feeling like a loser or anything like that. Its like being metally drained all the time. As for me everything in my life is going good but I just want to sleep. Now that I've been on zoloft I sleep sound which is good, something that I havn't had for a long time. | ||
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Novice 
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I've been on paxil and now I'm on Effexor and buspar. Paxil was the better drug as far as treating depression and anxiety, but the side effects on paxil were pretty big. On paxil, reaching orgasm was impossible (and I'm only 27), even had chills, and coming off of it was a fucking nightmare. With effexor i've had none of these problems. Effexor all in all, I think is a pretty good drug. If you want to treat anxiety try some buspar with it. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 91 |
WHat is buspar???? | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 140 |
Buspar gave me the worst headaches in my life and screaming nightmares - I'd literally wake up screaming. Now I use Paxil for the depression and Serzone for anxiety. NO side-effects from the Serzone. The sexual side-effects of Paxil lighten up over time. Also, about 250 mg. /day of Gingko Biloba helps with that. |
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