Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 56619

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Can Serzone be taken with Effexor?

Posted by Nickie on March 15, 2001, at 23:33:24

I didn't call my md in time this week to get my effexor and wellbutrin refilled.

I'm taking 225 mg effexor xr and 150 mg wellbutrin. This therapy is just so-so.

Anyway, what would happen if I started taking Serzone, 150 mg, until I get to my doctor to refill my Effexor and Wellbutrin? I've wanted to try Serzone anyway, but when I don't take the Effexor, I get so dizzy and ill. I just wonder if the Serzone is similar enough that it will carry me over until I get my Effexor.

Re: Can Serzone be taken with Effexor?

Posted by SalArmy4me on March 16, 2001, at 11:53:31

In reply to Can Serzone be taken with Effexor?, posted by Nickie on March 15, 2001, at 23:33:24

If in doubt, use the Drug Interaction Checker at www.drkoop.com

> I didn't call my md in time this week to get my effexor and wellbutrin refilled.
>
> I'm taking 225 mg effexor xr and 150 mg wellbutrin. This therapy is just so-so.
>
> Anyway, what would happen if I started taking Serzone, 150 mg, until I get to my doctor to refill my Effexor and Wellbutrin? I've wanted to try Serzone anyway, but when I don't take the Effexor, I get so dizzy and ill. I just wonder if the Serzone is similar enough that it will carry me over until I get my Effexor.

Re: Can Serzone be taken with Effexor?

Posted by Noa on March 17, 2001, at 10:44:57

In reply to Re: Can Serzone be taken with Effexor?, posted by SalArmy4me on March 16, 2001, at 11:53:31

Well, I take both serzone and effexor, and they are compatible. BUT, my experience is that the serzone WILL NOT fill in for the effexor, will not hold you over. Are you prescribed serzone? IMHO, you should fill the effexor asap and not have a lapse in doses, and should not take serzone unless it is prescribed. It is not an easy drug to initiate. There can be lots of initial side effects to get over.

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