magz wrote:
My doc recently decided that I should switch from SSRI (Lexapro, escitalopram) to SNRI (Effectin, venlafaxine).
Before the switch I was lifeless and suicidal because it seemed the only way to really rest. I decided rest was the thing I needed.
Now I'm only 3 days on the new med and instead of lifeless, I'm horribly angry. I sleep poorly and dream of fighting. I want to hit things, punch people, scream and fight... and kill myself just to take action.
Has anyone had similar effects on SNRI? Did it change over time?
I had a similar experience on the tricyclic antidepressant clomipramine (Anafranil). I had to discontinue the medication. You should talk to your doctor as soon as possible.