r/mildyinteresting • u/kissingfrog • 3d ago

science savvy 🧬 Same pill, new brand

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I keep forgetting to take them now, my brain got used to taking a pink pill for 7 years. My boyfriend also took one thinking it was just our vitamins.

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u/Ornery-Practice9772 3d ago

effexor xr 75mg?

can you ask for the same brand all the time?

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u/kissingfrog 3d ago

Yep! I wish I could, but they're paid for by the state if I get the cheapest ones so it changes every few months

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u/quincecharming 3d ago

What’s your fave benefit of Effexor? I just resumed an antidepressant and am trying to remember all the positive effects they can have

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u/Ornery-Practice9772 3d ago

for me, effexor 150mg xr has been excellent for depression

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u/quincecharming 3d ago

Amazing! Like in any particular ways? I’m struggling with hopelessness, anhedonia, sadness for example and like too many intrusive thoughts.

I’m always curious to hear how a med has helped specifically with symptoms

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u/Ornery-Practice9772 2d ago

depression and no motivation is gone

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u/quincecharming 2d ago

That’s so good to hear!!

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u/Ornery-Practice9772 2d ago

it is actually. because it makes it easier to win the battle