I've been diagnosed with social anxiety disorder. I'm starting therapy in 2 weeks and my psychiatrist recommended to take medication as well. She mentioned Zoloft and Effexor. I have several other mental problems such as instability, worrying, obsessive thoughts etc.) Which medication might be most helpful. Now I know everyone is different but I'm hoping to hear from people who used it for social anxiety disorder.
2007-10-31 08:06:45 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
It really varies from person to person. I never tried Zoloft, but Effexor did wonders for me. I actually did come off of it about a year ago, and I will tell you this: yes, it is hard to come off of. No, it isn't impossible. As long as you drop the dose little by little, week by week, you'll be okay. It won't be fun (side effects were dizziness, nausea, shocks, and tremors for me) but you'll do it. And I felt so much better mentally that physical stuff wasn't really that big of a problem.
Good luck! The best thing to do is just ask your doctor which would be better for you. Sometimes there are other symptoms that the doctor might want to treat (lack/excess of sleep and appetite, etc) and that might help determine which med would be better for you, too.
2007-10-31 08:50:10 · answer #1 · answered by buffy fan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-04 01:04:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Effexor was (and still is) my LIFESAVER!! It has changed me from someone who was so anxious that I could never leave the house without getting physically ill! I was worried all the time, unstable as hell, and just overall screwed up. I have 2 kids two and felt like I was being a horrible mom. I began taking Effexor last July and will NEVER ever stop taking it - I love the way it makes me feel. I am no longer afraid to be around people or new places, and I feel like myself again. My doc said I can come off of it whenever I want, but I really think it saved my life!
Good luck with whatever you choose!
(Just a quick update - there is a generic version of this pill. But the best way to get it (if you don't have insurance) is to check out Wythe.com and apply for prescription assistance. Your doc can send in a 3 month prescription at a time for you, and Wythe sends it to you for FREE if you don't have the money to pay for Effexor)
2007-10-31 08:31:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Effexor has done wonders for me. Zoloft did not work at all. After taking Effexor for three weeks it helps you minimize your anxiety so that you can function normally. It is not addictive, but once your on it you can really feel the difference. Also it is very expensive - almost $5 per pill. And no generic is available.
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I've been diagnosed with social anxiety disorder. I'm starting therapy in 2 weeks and my psychiatrist recommended to take medication as well. She mentioned Zoloft and Effexor. I have several other mental problems such as instability, worrying, obsessive thoughts etc.) Which medication might...
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2016-12-16 10:00:18 · answer #6 · answered by beckim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
zoloft is more widely prescribed for anxiety/ocd/worrying etc. i would go with zoloft as the safer bet. reason being, effexor can have some gnarly side effects and is VERY difficult to wean off of if you do decide to go off of it.
ive been on zoloft now for several years and really like it. it curbed my panic attacks and anxiety. plus, you can start out on a low dose and work your way up to get to your target dose. with effexor, sometimes the initial side effects are so uncomfortable that people stop taking it immediately. good luck!
2007-10-31 08:37:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Zoloft did nothing for me. I'm currently on Effexor (225 mg) and I find it works well for my depression AND anxiety. Of course, that's just me...
I also take the antipsychotic Abilify which my doctor said should help with my OCD.
2007-10-31 09:08:40 · answer #8 · answered by Pico 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've tried them all, but for what you're explaining you'd probably be best with Wellbutrin and Lexapro.
(Effexor has withdrawl effects similiar to Heroin withdrawl and Zoloft, while a good drug makes you F-A-T...speaking from personal experience, I gained 60 lbs in about 8 month's)
2007-10-31 13:22:39 · answer #9 · answered by serialmom12 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took Effexor for that and it does work... but let me caution you about it. If you forget just ONE dose of it, you will be sick as a dog! You will get dizzy, nauseated and just feel like crap. That's what I hated about it. I can forget any other medication for a day and not have any problems but with this one it was pure hell! I'd try Zoloft first, but my doc says it can cause weight gain.
2007-10-31 08:13:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋