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Generic Form of Effexor XR
My insurance carrier recently switched my prescription coverage from the Brand Name of Effexor XR to the newly available Generic. I have noticed that my depression is getting worse, my anxiety is off the scale and I am falling back into very bad self-harming, self-destructive behavior. At the same time that this was switched, I was also taken off of Celexa (10mg daily) which was being used as an add-on treatment for the Effexor. We stopped the Celexa due to severe bruising and nose bleeds. Is it possible that I just having withdrawal from the Celexa or can it be the Generic Effexor. At this point in time I do not feel that I am incontrol and I do not feel "safe" being on my own. Any insight would be appreciated.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
It is almost certainly not because of the switch to the generic.You should ask your doctor about either an increase in dose of the generic, or a replacement for the Celexa.
It's possible you're missing celexa's anti-depressant effect.
Some people do notice significant changes when swapped to a generic. I'm not sure how much of this may be attributed to a placebo effect.
If you're feeling this bad you should speak to someone asap.
J
Some people do notice significant changes when swapped to a generic. I'm not sure how much of this may be attributed to a placebo effect.
If you're feeling this bad you should speak to someone asap.
J
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