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Could someone taking Haloperidol and Clonazopam switch to Effexor without serious risks?

Barbara Bucher

09/08/08

Barbara Bucher

Topics:Depression Drugs

My 32 year old son Peter has been taking Haloperidol and Clonazopam prescribed by a psychiatrist. These drugs seem to make him very sedated and it's been hard for him to function in his daily life. He recently lost his job as a stocker at a pet store because he had trouble functioning.

Several years ago he had the same symptoms- paranoid and obsessive thoughts and depression and he got much better taking Effexor. So that is why I'm wondering if Effexor would help him again.

Thank you.

Sincerely, Peter's mom

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