Posted by PoohBear on January 23, 2004, at 18:24:00
In reply to Re: What is so special about cymbalta? » JLM, posted by SLS on January 23, 2004, at 9:19:45
> Effexor, overall, is a good drug in my opinion. It carries some liabilities for producing side effects, but I don't think it is anymore liable than most other available medications.
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I would wholeheartedly concur. It is my belief FROM MY OWN EXPERIENCE, which I admit is limited to a 4 month trial of the drug, that Effexor, though not technically an SSRI, follows the model presented, that effecacy falls off as side effects increase with larger and larger doseages. I only say this because it was my experience. We got it back down to 75mg from 225 (I even tried 300mg one day, WHAT a day!), ramping down in 5 day stages. I've been at 75mg now for 2 months and felt very little in the way of side effects, with the exception of sexual performance, which is not a big deal for me at this time.I feel that Effexor is getting a very bad rap on these boards and that those who've had a positive experience need to speak up. I'm not saying that I won't have withdrawal symptoms at some point in the future if my PDoc and I decide that this isn't the best thing, but I will be prepared for it and do not necessarily EXPECT the worst.
Kind Regards,
Tony
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