Posted by Ritch on January 2, 2003, at 22:32:16
In reply to Effexor and Trileptal question.., posted by RWF on January 2, 2003, at 18:17:18
> I am a 24 year old male who was diagnosed with Anxiety and Depression in October of 2001. I was supposed to take a number of meds (SSRI's and Wellbutrin), however I was too scared to because of the effects it may have had on my mind.
>
> Two months ago I caved in and let my doctor prescribe me 37.5 milligrams of Effexor XR one time daily.
>
> I also have been taking 0.5 to 1 milligram of Lorazepam when I need it...mostly at bed time to help me sleep.
>
> Lately I have been feeling these paranoid thoughts about my wife cheating on me, however I know that she is not. I am wondering if these thoughts can be attributed to the Effexor XR???
>
> I never act out towards her on these thoughts because deep down I know that they are not and cannot be true. My wife is the most wonderful person in the world, but I still get angry for unknown reasons because of these thoughts and I do not want them to ever control my actions.
>
> I told my doctor about these thoughts and he prescribed me 150 milligrams of Trileptal. I am scared to death to take this medicine because of the double vision side effect. I will not take it unless I know about this medicine. Has anyone ever tried this drug before?
>
> Has the Effexor ever made anyone feel like this before?
>
> Any information would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thank you so much.What did your doctor say to justify the use of Trileptal?
poster:Ritch
thread:134192
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20021230/msgs/134223.html