Help re: Effexor XR

[leigh]

Hi - I'm new to this, but here goes. I have been on SSRIs for depression since 1996. Prozac made me manic, Paxil worked for a few years, then stopped, Celexa worked for about four years, then I went on Lexipro and I actually worsened and felt suicidal.

Anyway, now I'm on Effexor, which I understand affects serotonin reuptake and also neurotonin reuptake. I'm finally not depressed! I feel great emotionally.

The problem is, my gut is killing me! I have pain and burning from my stomach through my intestines, embarrassing intestintal gas and diarrhea. I've only been on it a month.

Does this get better?

[Carlyn]

I would get to the dr. Sounds like you have a case of acid reflux. Easily cured with over the counter meds, unless you have a bad case.

[CHF]

I have been on Effexor XR for over a year now. I still have some of the gas problem but it is better than when I first started. My Doctor also added Wellbutrin which has made my depression even better.