Posted by Ritch on March 29, 2005, at 10:33:58
In reply to ATTN: BP Spectr/Soft BP'ers - Effexor help/ hell?, posted by jasmineneroli on March 28, 2005, at 19:18:49
> Hello everyone:
> I was wondering if any of you that are dx'ed with any variation of the BPII (thru' VI) Spectrum OR soft BPII etc. have found Effexor to be helpful at all?
> What dose were you on?
> What other drugs were used (if any) to augment?
> How long before it helped?
>
> OR,
> Did it make symptoms worse?
> If so, how?
> Was this dose-related?
>
> Really appreciate any feedback. This is not for me, but someone close to me who has been prescribed Effexor by their GP, whilst waiting for the first Pdoc assessment app't. GP basing Rx on anxious depression. Patient thinks she might be BPII and is afraid to start the Effexor.
> Has to wait 6 weeks for the Pdoc app't. In the meantime, moods cycling fast with a lot of anxiety and irritabilty. Worried she will make things worse with Effexor.
> Advice???
> Thanks you guys, luv y'all!
> Jas
>
I was on Effexor for about three years with Depakote. However, the dose was *really* low. If she tries it I would go the "pelletizing" route and take a very low dose, a standard dose might be really de-stabilizing.
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