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Listen, I am on three antidepressants as well. I take trazodone, viibryd, and Effexor XR. I was told by my psychiatrist I will be taking the regular Effexor probably four times a day crushed (I take a very large dose in all meds). Hopefully he will not be giving me any new meds as I am teetering on some other issues. I take a large amount of meds altogether and I was worried also. I guess this is not new to them and they know what to do. I was scared because just one dose of missing my Effexor XR and I was on my way to the hospital for electroconvulsive therapy. I hope all will go well for you. Any questions....feel free to contact me!

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I take Lamictal, Seroquel and Gabapentin. Seroquel makes me hungry all the time, as a result weight gain. My question is, Am I still going to be hungry after I have the surgery if I continue taking the Seroquel? Anyone know? :mellow:

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I also take 2 antidepressants (Wellbrutrin, Celexa) and my dr wanted me to switch my wellbrutin to 1 24 hour release form instead of 2X per day because the pill as smaller but she said the other one was ok...she indicated that if the pill was m&m size or smaller (or you can cut it in half so it is) you should be fine....

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