Posted by ccg on January 1, 2004, at 16:45:37
I've been on effexor (300mg/day) for 4 years and do pretty well, except for mood swings and bouts of isolation once or twice a month. They tend to clear up in a day or two, but wondering if anyone else has had this problem.. Also, occasionally when I'm functioning well, I tend to forget if I've taken my dosage or not. If I forget and don't take it, I hit bottom really hard a day or two later. Severe depression, worse than the symptoms I sought help for in the first place... feel totally out of control, hopeless, uncontrolable crying, and suicidal. They tend to go away after I resume the effexor and calm down with xanex. (a med I try to take only when absolutely necessary). When I spoke to my doctor, he wanted to up the effexor another 75 mg a day, but I'm very hesitant to do this...300mg seems awfully high already. I'd welcome any input from others on these issues. Also, anyone having urinary problems on effexor? I don't know if it is related or not. Thanks for any input!
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