Posted by Cindy W on April 18, 2000, at 23:31:32
In reply to I started Effexor XR 3 1/2 weeks ago....help!!!!!, posted by Patty on April 18, 2000, at 22:02:57
> Hi there,
>
> I need some insight.... had severe depression starting in October and was on 200 mgs Zoloft.. brought down to 150 mgs. My doctor has now put me on Effexor XR I am up to 75 mgs a day.
> I am very anxious.. and my body has withdrawl immediately when I have missed my pill by even 1 1/2 hour. Is this normal? I don't
> have problems with weight gain.. in fact am down to 99 lbs.... and can't afford to lose more. I am also taking Dezyrel and am being slowly taken
> off ativan. Although I have good days... I still have fatigue and am irritable. I seem to be racing everywhere..
> I have had 3 fainting spells all in the same day... but nothing since. Just a feeling of tenseness. HELP!!!
> any ideas??????
> Thanks
>
patty, i felt anxious for a couple of months, on Effexor, but it finally went away. i no longer feel tired, or anxious, or tense from it. Talk to your pdoc about how you feel. Hope things get better soon!
poster:Cindy W
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