Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors Questions (Page 2)

Can I take a probiotic with antidepressant? (Effexor)?

Is it okay for me to take a probiotic supplement while taking the antidepressant SNRI Effexor?

Dr. has decided to switch me from Fluoxetine to Venlafaxine and I am terrified! What is the...

... difference between an SSRI and an SNRI? How will the side effects differ? My main struggle is daily anxiety, racing thoughts, and my agoraphobia is getting worse. Is there actually a Med that helps agoraphobia or do you just have to face it head on?

Stopping Cymbalta/starting Pristiq proper protocol?

I am currently slowly tapering off Cymbalta by counting beads, 3-4% every 4 weeks, currently at about 17mg. My Doctor wants me to stop taking it and start taking Pristiq, another SNRI. I'm afraid of stopping the Cymbalta cold turkey for fear of withdrawal symptoms. I never intended on taking... read more

Safest SSRI or SNRI to use with Adderall??

I am currently seeking some advice concerning antidepressants. I am prescribed Pristiq but don't take it very often because I am also on Adderall. I'm afraid that they will interact and cause unwanted side effects. Is it OK to take the Pristiq with the Adderall in the morning? What is the... read more

Difference between Epinephrine and Norepinephrine?

Are epinephrine and norepinephrine the same? I had a neurotransmitter test done recently and it said I was within range of norepinephrine, but low in epinephrine. Are there any medications that target epinephrine instead of norepinephrine?

Ashwagandha and SNRI - is it safe?

Hi, i'm on 75 mg of Venlafaxine for depression/anxiety. I would like to know if it's safe to take Ashwagandha alongside SNRIs? Are there any known unsafe interactions? Thanks in advance.

Medications for Anxiety Treatment

What is the difference between SNRI's and SARI's (serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitors)?

Currently take trazodone & venlafaxine with ziprasidone. Have Ehlers-Danlos, fibromyalgia, with muscle/joint/nerve pain,osteochondrosis, osteoarthritis, bipolar I with mixed episodes, PMDD, and severe complex PTSD. I am trying to work with doctors to take as few medications that will treat all... read more

Can duloxetine cause serotonin syndrome?

Last year I was admitted to hospital with serotonin syndrome, after only taking 2 days of citalopram (an SSRI). My pain clinic are suggesting that I take Duloxetine (an SNRI) to see if it would have any effect on my pain levels. I've had chronic pain for 4 years now and have tried various... read more

Can anyone help. Does anyone have any advice please on Wellbutrin/bupropion?

I've been on most of the SSRI's (they make me wired and more anxious) and 2 SNRI's (which are great but cause me to sweat buckets), and I've just started on Wellbutrin. I'm 2 weeks in and it's been a very very tough 2 weeks, I can cry at the drop of a hat, and the... read more