Deciding between taking Citalopram or Effexo - Depression Medications - The Depression - Story - M

Hi,

I've suffered from bouts of depressionAdolescent depression
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I was going to start on Effexor as my doctor says that is the best one, but having looked up the side effects from other users and I'm not too sure. Also I tried to take it for a couple of days and felt quite strong side effects (although it was probably not long enough to really work out whether it suited me).

So he has given me Citalopram instead. I was hoping I could get some advise from people to which one they would recomend? I know it's different for everyone, but this effexor sounds like harsh withdrawalDelirium tremens symtoms. I was on fluxotine (I think it was called ) for a year five yeats ago, and it worked and I'm glad I took it during that period of my life as I needed something, i tapered off the drugChemical dependence - resources
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I'm not very motivated at the moment and feel like I've kind of got a sedated mood anyway, so I was hoping that Citalopram wouldn't make me feel even more sleepy as I might not get out of bed! Also I'm scared of getting fat, I know this is stupid...but there you go. Also I have been suffering from insomniaDepression and insomnia
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Would be very greatful for any advise.

Thanks so much.

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I'd go for the citalopram if i were you - i've known a couple of people who've had a pretty bad time of it on effexor. Hope it goes well, X

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i am on Effexor XR and i havent had any bad side effects. I started out on 37.5mg a day and after a week moved to 75 mg a day... the only rough day i had was my 1st day on 75 mg. i felt very drugged.. but i adjusted rather quickly.. best wishes =-)

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i would try the wellbuturin sr before those. i had a bad time trying to get on those and never did. didn't had a hard time at all with the wellbuterin sr. good luck!