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Monday, September 08, 2008 Barbara Bucher asks

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

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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