Xanax then effexor ER?

[jhjones1029]

Mom ran out of her xanax but feels that she needs one.  Can she take an effexor until we get the prescription refilled?

[remar]

Effexor works for anxiety too. I was on it myself for several years. But, it can take weeks for it to start working.

[Anneinside]

Another thing is that xanax is for anxiety while Effexor is for depression.

[remar]

The Effexor won't help. It can take weeks to completely build up in your system. If I were you, I would call her Dr and tell them what's going on. If she's been taking Xanax for awhile and on an everyday basis she can go through withdrawal.