Can you take Effexor and Paxil together?

Using PARoxetine together with venlafaxine can increase the risk of a rare but serious condition called the serotonin syndrome, which may include symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision.

Is it hard to switch from one SSRI to another?

A direct switch – one drug is stopped and another drug is commenced the next day at the usual therapeutic dose – can be used when switching between some SSRIs, SNRIs and tricyclic antidepressants. However, there will be a considerable risk of withdrawal symptoms and drug interactions.

Can you stop one antidepressant and start another?

Changing from one antidepressant to another can cause side effects. If you start taking a new medication before the old one is out of your system, you can develop a condition called serotonin syndrome (SS). Certain antidepressants work by increasing the amount of the chemical serotonin in your brain.

How long should you wait between antidepressants?

Going off an antidepressant usually involves reducing your dose in increments, allowing two to six weeks between dose reductions. Your clinician can instruct you in tapering your dose and prescribe the appropriate dosage pills for making the change.

Is venlafaxine stronger than paroxetine?

Conclusions: Venlafaxine treatment was similar to paroxetine according to the typical efficacy measures for treating outpatients with major depression. However, based on the stricter remission criterion, paroxetine might be superior to venlafaxine.

Is Effexor and Paxil the same?

Paxil and Effexor are different types of antidepressants. Paxil is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and Effexor is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SSNRI).

What can I replace citalopram with?

Background: Escitalopram is a highly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It is the therapeutically active S-enantiomer of citalopram. It has been shown, compared with placebo, to be an effective and well-tolerated treatment for major depressive disorders (MDD) in both primary and specialist care settings.

How do I wean myself off 10mg of Paxil?

The doctor may suggest switching to another antidepressant with a longer half-life, which may be easier to taper or cause fewer symptoms. They may suggest reducing Paxil by 10\% of the last dose every 2–4 weeks using the drug’s liquid form.

Is it better to take Effexor at night?

You will usually take 75mg extended release tablets or capsules once a day. You can choose to take them at any time as long as you stick to the same time every day. If you have trouble sleeping, it’s best to take it in the morning.