Hi....

I was on Effexor in the past....Wellbutrin too (not both at the same time, but separately). Both medications made me sick and gave me various negative side effects - I couldn't tolerate them. They also did not help with my depression. I know they have new extended-release formulations now. I saw my primary-care doctor today and talked about trying anti-depressants. He wants me to try Effexor XR first, with the possibility of going to the maximum dose, and if that doesn't help enough, he wants to add in Wellbutrin SR as well. I gather he has had good success with this combination of meds. I am wondering how different the new formulations really are, and whether it is worth trying this, given my bad experiences of the past. Even the idea is making me a bit nervous....I'm not really sure what to do. I also don't have any other ideas at the moment. I'm also noticing both meds are pretty expensive. hmmmmmmm. Does anybody have any experience with these meds, before and after their reformulation, and using them in combination? Any input would be most helpful. Thanks.

Take care,
ErinBear