change of medication - venlafaxine and Zopiclone

[amyjones]

Hi,

i have been taking citalapram and propranolol for sometime now for depression and GAD - these were prescribed by my GP - was getting on ok with these but not great as my insomnia was still really bad and very dibilitating.

i saw my psychatrist for the first time this week and he has completely changed all my meds - he has now started me on venlafaxine (effexor) - 75 mg for 2 weeks and then moving to 150mg after that. for my insomnia he has precribed zopiclone - sleeping tablets bascially. is it common fo rpeople to have their meds changed so completely - he said that my GP had not prescribed th eright does or drugs for me

I haven't had any side effects - apart for a really bitter taste in my mouth and a bit of nausa.

has any one had experience of these 2 drugs together? (an still taking proranolol aswell). im worried about the addictive nature of these drugs and any withdrawal i may get when eventually comin goff them?

they do seem to be helping and i am finally getitng more sleep which is also making me feel better.

thanks

[1970]

Hi Amy

I can't give you advice on either of the meds sorry as im not familar with them, but its great news you are getting a bit more sleep and feeling better

you psychatrist would be much more qualified than your doctor to prescribe you proper medication as they speacialise in that area, good luck with it and i hope you keep improving