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linda1957 · 07-27-2008, 06:46 PM

Hello all,

I have severe depression, have had it for 7 - 10 years. I've been on most of the anti-depressiants prescribed - none have worked.

I am currently on Effexor XR 300 mg daily. It works great until I'm prescribed an antibotic. Whenever I get sick (have had pneumonia twice since January '08) the doctor prescribes Avelox which stops my Effexor XR from working. I spiral down fast.

I've asked my GP, psychiatrist and pharmcists and they all told me that antibotics do not interact with Effexor, BUT IT DOES.

Has anyone else had the same problem and if so, how long does it take to feel ok again?

I'm in the black hole again; psychiatrist upped my dose to 300mg - still feel like I'm in the black hole. This sucks!

07-27-2008, 06:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
linda1957 Working Step 4 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SE USA Posts: 3	Effexor XR and Antibotics Question Hello all, I have severe depression, have had it for 7 - 10 years. I've been on most of the anti-depressiants prescribed - none have worked. I am currently on Effexor XR 300 mg daily. It works great until I'm prescribed an antibotic. Whenever I get sick (have had pneumonia twice since January '08) the doctor prescribes Avelox which stops my Effexor XR from working. I spiral down fast. I've asked my GP, psychiatrist and pharmcists and they all told me that antibotics do not interact with Effexor, BUT IT DOES. Has anyone else had the same problem and if so, how long does it take to feel ok again? I'm in the black hole again; psychiatrist upped my dose to 300mg - still feel like I'm in the black hole. This sucks! __________________ linda