Which is better - Effexor or Prozac?

Answer by  rosieposey78 (1304)

Prozac is a type of SSRI. Most people are successfully treated with this category of medications. Effexor is a type of SNRI that may work better in those who had been previously unsuccessful with other antidepressants in SSRI. The medication that is better will be dependent on each person's chemistry, other medical conditions, and considerations such as medication interactions.

Answer by  patti (29325)

You can easily find loads of people who have great things to say about either medication. You can also find people who have had bad experiences. The drug that is better is the one that works for you, which has little to do with the experience of somebody else.

Answer by  Mrscmrn (1449)

Effexor is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. It is used to treat major depression and anxiety. Prozac is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. It is used to treat major depression, bulimia, obscessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder and PMDD. Both medications have basically the same side effects. Talk to your physician to determine which is best for you.

Answer by  Binome (1975)

The two drugs have different properties. Some people respond better to Effexor, while others respond better to Prozac. It varies depending on the person's body and brain chemistry as well as their personal psychiatric treatment needs.

Answer by  MattK (1713)

Even two medications such as these, which are both selective serotonin uptake inhibitors (ssri) can have vastly different affects on two different people with the same diagnosis.

Answer by  SIDDHU (861)

Effexor is better than Prozac and has been seen to be more effective in the treatment of depression. Effexor is always considered to be the first line of treatment in severe depression. Effexor is also used to treat major depressive disorder, anxiety, and panic disorder. Side effects normally seen are anxiety, insomnia, drowsiness, and loss of appetite