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How Can Depression And Anxiety Be Treated?

I was diagnosed with Depression and Anxiety years ago and had finally gotten to a great place with a small dose of prozac and a supplement of Abilify. Then I had breast cancer and could not take the Prozac. I was told the only thing that I could take is Effexor, which I knew didnt work well for me because I had tried it before, but didnt have much choice. I have very recently weaned off of the Effexor, last dose was January 24 of this year. This was my choice due to the sexual side effects. I realize that I do need something for the depression and anxiety. I am having lots of anger and mood swings and crying and thoughts of suicide. Imagine my horror to see that Effexor shows on your list as being incompatible with Tamoxifen when I have been taking this combo for more than a year!
Mon, 6 Mar 2017
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hello.. yes effexor is safe with tampxifen but there is one more option for you among antidepressants i.e. mirtazapine
this deug doesnot cause any bleeding or clotting impairment of blood. i would suggest you to visit your doctor and discuss about this drug. hope it will help you
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How Can Depression And Anxiety Be Treated?

hello.. yes effexor is safe with tampxifen but there is one more option for you among antidepressants i.e. mirtazapine this deug doesnot cause any bleeding or clotting impairment of blood. i would suggest you to visit your doctor and discuss about this drug. hope it will help you