Posted by galtin on September 29, 2001, at 23:20:51
In reply to New to effexor xp, posted by Nat A. on September 27, 2001, at 12:09:58
> Hi, I am starting effexor xr this morning. It is rather scarey to see how it works or doesn't work for different people. This is the first med that
> I have ever tried. I got it from my gp for anxiety
> and depression. I just feel so glad that i am not the only one with this.. it seems from what I am reading that it is not the "wonder drug" that I
> was hoping for. My gp also gave me some ativan to sleep
> at night.. from what I hear about that, it is horrible stuff and to stay away from it. She said to just take it at night durring the first two weeks as
> I start on the effexor xr. Anyone with any imput for
> me... I would be greatful. This is so scary and new to be taking something although I know I need something. I just want my life back and to
> be able to be "normal" in life. I am starting on 37.5 mg for the
> first week and then bump up to 75 for week two. Thanks!!I have been using Effexor successfully for several years. While it is good to begin with low doses, some people stay at doses too low to attack the depression. In fact, when an insufficiency of norepinefrine is a contributing factor, you may need to get up to at least 150 mgs. Also,a couple of my friends (I know alot of depressed people) paid me no mind and quit after two days of unpleasant side-effects that might well have subsided after seven to ten days.
Last of all, there is the caffeine (especially in coffee) issue. After I began Effexor I needed to trim my "normal" coffee consumption from six or seven cups a day to no more than two. For whatever reason, coffee, especially hot,hot coffee, teams up with the Effexor to produce an unpleasant jittery feeling. At least in this body.
Good luck with it,
galtin
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