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Old Mar 03, 2005, 06:29 PM
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I will try to recall what I wrote. It should be easy as I only wrote about my own experience with these meds and nothing has changed.

• Effexor I was on this for a few months I do not recall it helping at all. I think this was the med that made me gain weight that I still have not lost.

• Stratera I am on this right now. I tried Adderall, but it did nothing to help me. I have not had any major side effects from Straterra. I do experience weird dreams, but are not bothered by them. I never remembered my dreams prior to Straterra, so I consider this a bonus. The only real change I see from the Straterra is that I don't talk as much. I am able to follow conversations without constantly interrupting. I am able to finish a sentence without changing the subject in the middle of it. people can tell when I didn't take the meds. I have been on 80 mg for awhile. Per my request, my Doctor just recently increased it to 100mg I had to get special permission for my insurance to cover the increased dosage.

• Wellbutrin I was on this for a very short period 3 years ago. I don't know if it was med. related or not, but I would take the meds at night before bed. The next day I spent vomiting. This happenned evry time I took it. I stopped after 3 days. The vomitting may not have been med related, but in my head it was and therefore wouldn't take the meds anymore. The Wellbutrin was prescribed by my primary doctor and not by a psychiatrist. I don't think my Primary knew enough about me to prescribe any meds. She just went with the one that might help me quit smoking as well as maybe help me feel better.

If you have any questions about my experience, feel free to ask them. I will do my best to answer them. I am also on other meds for other things. I have been on pretty much every anti deppressant out there. I always end up back on Zoloft.
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