http://ask.metafilter.com/tags/venlafaxine Questions tagged with 'venlafaxine' at Ask MetaFilter. Mon, 13 Nov 2006 10:43:03 -0800 Mon, 13 Nov 2006 10:43:03 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/50745/Antidepressants%2Dalternatives%2Dto%2Dbupropion%2DWellbutrin I'm starting out on anti-depressants. My doctor has prescribed me venlafaxine (Effexor XR), an SNRI. I strongly suspect a dopamine reuptake inhibitor would be better suited for my condition and personality, but sadly, bupropion (Wellbutrin) isn't available as an anti-depressant in my country: only under the name Zyban (as a smoking cessation aid), which is not covered by insurance and hence very expensive. Are there any alternatives I should look into? I'm a few days into taking venlafaxine, and I think it <em>might</em> help me, but obviously it will take some time for the effects to be determined. However, I'm a little worried about the possible side effects (especially those related to libido and weight) and the eventual withdrawal, which reportedly can be quite bad with venlafaxine.<br> <br> Any insight would be much appreciated - thanks in advance. tag:ask.metafilter.com,2006:site.50745 Mon, 13 Nov 2006 10:43:03 -0800 anti-depressant antidepressants bupropion depression dopamine effexor serotonine SNRI SSRI venlafaxine wellbutrin zyban Anonymous http://ask.metafilter.com/12345/Effexor%2DAlternatives Does anyone know of an alternative to Effexor (Venlafaxine)? It is not a tricyclic, MAO or a SSRI. (MI) Effexor has just moved to a time-release formulation, which for physiological reasons my girlfriend can’t use. Has anyone found a useful replacement for Effexor (also non time-release) or know of a generic form (even foreign)? (I have tried to search Google for info but with drugs it is next to impossible to get past drug company hype and spam-web-pharmacies for any info) tag:ask.metafilter.com,2004:site.12345 Tue, 30 Nov 2004 22:27:20 -0800 antidepressants effexor medications prescriptions venlafaxine arse_hat