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Posted by abi on March 2, 2003, at 22:41:59
In reply to Odd bodily sensation, posted by Fan on February 6, 2001, at 17:22:39
I had a sensation that I think might be related. I've been on effexor for three months and sometimes I have the sensation that my body is rolling over and over when I know it's not
Posted by lovemybabies on March 2, 2003, at 23:31:33
In reply to Re: twitching/tremors on Effexor?, posted by jtc on March 2, 2003, at 20:44:55
Hi, JC,
Omigosh, I can totally relate. My husband now asks me every day, "Did you exercise today?" He doesn't get it, either. I think exercise definitely HELPS but isn't a cure-all for those with a true chemical imbalance. Effexor really seems to be helping me with the anxiety--I wake up feeling GOOD and not overwhelmed. For about a year doctors have been trying to diagnose me with various illnesses based on the symptoms I give them; then when they run tests/bloodwork, everything comes back negative. Of course, I then worry and think they must have missed something. Now I'm thinking it's all related to stress and anxiety and me believing I have some horrible disease and just ruminating so much my body reacts, physically.Maybe you could start out taking just one class...something you're interested in but that doesn't sound too overwhelming. Then, when you succeed at that, it will be easier to take another, and another...It's hard but I think if we can just close our eyes and jump into whatever it is we're afraid to try...we'll find it's not nearly as big and scary as we make it out to be in our (hamsterbrain)minds. :)
Best,
Jen
Posted by KrissyP on March 3, 2003, at 0:04:30
In reply to Re: twitching/tremors on Effexor?, posted by jtc on March 2, 2003, at 20:44:55
Hi JC:-)
I also have a mind that is always ruminating but I have gotten so much better. My problem is that I get angry when a person-whether it be a friend, family, etc. doesn't SAY what I want them to say. This has caused a lot of uproar in my life but only for me-I get tummy aches, and headaches all because I give power to another person-I now try to remind myself NEVER to allow anyone to rent space in my head-especially when it is someone who doesn't accept you for who you are. That's life-some do and some do not-I am now trying to surround myself with uplifting, supportive people and keep faith and hope in myself-I deserve it and so do you both. Life is a trip.JC-I 'm sure you have 2 beautiful girls and that alone is wonderful. When you are ready, school will always be there. I graduated high school in 1988 and I am just now finishing up my BA. I struggled with the same feelings you talk about here. YOU CAN DO IT! Your husband, a nice person no doubt, sounds EXACTLY like a friend of mine-she just doesn't understand and says, "Join a gym, get off meds, yada yada yada-It sux. Do what's best for you and take care of YOU:-)
Kristen
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Hi Jen and Krissy,
I totally agree with you Jen that we may be smarter than the average "Joe". That is probably why we have all this anxiety. I have a mind that is always ruminating and worrying about things I really can't do anything about thus causing my anxiety and panic disorder. Eventually I will get so anxious and exhausted from the anxiety that I get depression. At the same time I think I would like to go back to school but I am afraid of failure at even the school thing. I am 38 and have two girls and never finished college and I am still unsure of what courses I would like to take. I think my husband just does not understand this whole anxiety and chemical imbalance thing. He thinks I will get better if I just stop taking all medications (I take Klonopin and Effexor XR) and just join the YMCA and work out. He just doesn't understand that when I stop taking the medications my anxiety always comes back. I am always trying to analyze everything and find a reason for everything, maybe I should have been a psychologist or psychiatrist but I can't fix my own emotional status so I don't think I could fix someone else either. Anyway thanks for your postings. They are really helpful and I am sorry to be rambling on and on. I think I am going to try to go off Effexor and just stay on Klonopin if my psychiatrist will let me. Take care,
JC
Posted by KrissyP on March 3, 2003, at 0:06:54
In reply to Re: twitching/tremors on Effexor?, posted by lovemybabies on March 2, 2003, at 23:31:33
AMEN JEN:-)
> Hi, JC,
> Omigosh, I can totally relate. My husband now asks me every day, "Did you exercise today?" He doesn't get it, either. I think exercise definitely HELPS but isn't a cure-all for those with a true chemical imbalance. Effexor really seems to be helping me with the anxiety--I wake up feeling GOOD and not overwhelmed. For about a year doctors have been trying to diagnose me with various illnesses based on the symptoms I give them; then when they run tests/bloodwork, everything comes back negative. Of course, I then worry and think they must have missed something. Now I'm thinking it's all related to stress and anxiety and me believing I have some horrible disease and just ruminating so much my body reacts, physically.
>
> Maybe you could start out taking just one class...something you're interested in but that doesn't sound too overwhelming. Then, when you succeed at that, it will be easier to take another, and another...It's hard but I think if we can just close our eyes and jump into whatever it is we're afraid to try...we'll find it's not nearly as big and scary as we make it out to be in our (hamsterbrain)minds. :)
>
> Best,
> Jen
Posted by KrissyP on March 3, 2003, at 1:47:04
In reply to Re: twitching/tremors on Effexor?, posted by lovemybabies on March 2, 2003, at 8:56:48
Jen, thanks so much!:-)
Yes, I agree-we just have the capacity to THINK about things on such a deeper level, I know seem to think on a deeper level-oh well. I want so bad to learn how to channel all this 'brain-power' to things positive and productive.
Thank you for your kind words.
KristenKrissy,
There are so many people like this. I just found out yesterday my sister-in-law feels exactly the same way. We're definitely not alone. I think some people are better than others at putting on a good 'front.' Also, I have a theory that people with "hamster-wheel" brain(love that term) are just a little SMARTER than your average, non-anxiety-ridden Joe. Maybe? I mean, we just have the capacity to THINK about things on such a deeper level. In another era, maybe we'd have been the great philosophers of our day? I think the key is learning how to channel all this 'brain-power' to things positive and productive. Focus less on ourselves and the negative, circular thought. Do things that make you feel good and take care of you.
>
> Jen
Posted by KrissyP on March 3, 2003, at 1:49:13
In reply to Re: twitching/tremors on Effexor?, posted by lovemybabies on March 2, 2003, at 8:56:48
Jen, I almost forgot the most important thing----Focus less on ourselves and the negative-I got a hard time of this and I am praying that I get better with it.
Thanks:-)
Kristen
Posted by sly on March 3, 2003, at 8:15:18
In reply to Anyone had success on Effexor XR? , posted by jp on October 24, 1999, at 14:59:14
Hi Everyone,
I was on 75 mgs for about 11 months, went to 37.5 for 3 weeks and now I've been off for about one week. The side effects are minimal but I seem to be rapidly cycling through all my earlier side effects when I first went on the medication.
I'm having insomnia, this is the worst, I haven't slept for about 3 weeks, I got to bed at 10pm (no exercise, no caffeine etc. for 4 hours before bed) and I usually wake up around 1 or 2am and can't fall back asleep. I'm having night sweats again, and sometimes during the day I can actually feel my body temp rising. My sex drive is fine, but I'm inorgasmic again.
This is very frustrating to me, I have no dizziness or headaches, but I'm being revisited by all my worst symptoms of the past. Anyone else had this happen?
Posted by napaba on March 3, 2003, at 8:25:26
In reply to Re: twitching/tremors on Effexor?, posted by KrissyP on March 3, 2003, at 0:04:30
>I don't know how old the two of you are, but I'm almost 42 and have had problems with depression and anxiety as long as I can remember. I have three wonderful children, who really keep me going and are the reason I finally got help. I work full-time and have gone back to school. For me it actually helps. All that extra analizing is great. I have 3.89 grade point average. I have six classes left and then I'm contemplating law school. I started with one class, one I knew a lot about so I could work my way back into the school and study thing. I also went to a college that offers accelerated classes. The classes are
usually filled with adults between 30-50 years old, so there is a lot of talk, not all lecture. I would recomemded taking a class. If your not comfortable you've only committed yourself to one class, but on the up side you'll meet new people and may really like it.Good luck to you in what ever you decide.
Hi JC:-)
> I also have a mind that is always ruminating but I have gotten so much better. My problem is that I get angry when a person-whether it be a friend, family, etc. doesn't SAY what I want them to say. This has caused a lot of uproar in my life but only for me-I get tummy aches, and headaches all because I give power to another person-I now try to remind myself NEVER to allow anyone to rent space in my head-especially when it is someone who doesn't accept you for who you are. That's life-some do and some do not-I am now trying to surround myself with uplifting, supportive people and keep faith and hope in myself-I deserve it and so do you both. Life is a trip.JC-I 'm sure you have 2 beautiful girls and that alone is wonderful. When you are ready, school will always be there. I graduated high school in 1988 and I am just now finishing up my BA. I struggled with the same feelings you talk about here. YOU CAN DO IT! Your husband, a nice person no doubt, sounds EXACTLY like a friend of mine-she just doesn't understand and says, "Join a gym, get off meds, yada yada yada-It sux. Do what's best for you and take care of YOU:-)
> Kristen
> -------------------------------------------------
> Hi Jen and Krissy,
> I totally agree with you Jen that we may be smarter than the average "Joe". That is probably why we have all this anxiety. I have a mind that is always ruminating and worrying about things I really can't do anything about thus causing my anxiety and panic disorder. Eventually I will get so anxious and exhausted from the anxiety that I get depression. At the same time I think I would like to go back to school but I am afraid of failure at even the school thing. I am 38 and have two girls and never finished college and I am still unsure of what courses I would like to take. I think my husband just does not understand this whole anxiety and chemical imbalance thing. He thinks I will get better if I just stop taking all medications (I take Klonopin and Effexor XR) and just join the YMCA and work out. He just doesn't understand that when I stop taking the medications my anxiety always comes back. I am always trying to analyze everything and find a reason for everything, maybe I should have been a psychologist or psychiatrist but I can't fix my own emotional status so I don't think I could fix someone else either. Anyway thanks for your postings. They are really helpful and I am sorry to be rambling on and on. I think I am going to try to go off Effexor and just stay on Klonopin if my psychiatrist will let me. Take care,
>
> JC
>
>
>
Posted by lovemybabies on March 3, 2003, at 9:07:58
In reply to Withdrawal - revisit of my earlier side effects, posted by sly on March 3, 2003, at 8:15:18
Hang in there. My Mom said the exact same thing happened to her and did last longer that a week. She said it was like start Effexor all over again. It will go away. She said the weirdest thing was numb lips. I had insomnia when I started Effexor and simple things like warm milk, warm baths, relaxation techniques seemed to help. Mostly, though it's just a matter of riding it out. Good luck.
Jen
Posted by lovemybabies on March 3, 2003, at 9:16:20
In reply to Re: twitching/tremors on Effexor? » lovemybabies, posted by KrissyP on March 3, 2003, at 1:49:13
Yeah, you know sometimes this is SO easier said than done. I'm thinking of volunteering somewhere. I think helping people(or animals!) would be rewarding and also great 'therapy.' There are plenty of shelters, adult day-care, SPCA, etc. that would welcome any help. It's hard to find time with two little kids but I think it would be worth it. I think it's time for me to start DOING something to improve my situation and not just THINKING about it, you know?
This board is so awesome. I feel like it's our own little support group! :)
Posted by napaba on March 3, 2003, at 9:24:07
In reply to Re: twitching/tremors on Effexor?, posted by lovemybabies on March 3, 2003, at 9:16:20
>I agree. This board is great. It really helped me when I first started on Effexor and it continues to help now seeing others triumphs and accomplishments. It also helps to encourage those of us who have trouble with selfconfendence build ours up with our imput.
Yeah, you know sometimes this is SO easier said than done. I'm thinking of volunteering somewhere. I think helping people(or animals!) would be rewarding and also great 'therapy.' There are plenty of shelters, adult day-care, SPCA, etc. that would welcome any help. It's hard to find time with two little kids but I think it would be worth it. I think it's time for me to start DOING something to improve my situation and not just THINKING about it, you know?
>
> This board is so awesome. I feel like it's our own little support group! :)
Posted by KrissyP on March 3, 2003, at 15:37:36
In reply to Re: twitching/tremors on Effexor?, posted by napaba on March 3, 2003, at 8:25:26
Hey there. I'm 32. I was thinking along these same lines-you speak of. The biggest thing that keeps me busy and less depressed is the 2 courses I took this term. Next term I am taking 3 until I finish up the the 28 that I have left to finally get my BA in Psych and Health. It has taken me a while and I came to the conclusion that timing isn't everything-different strokes for different folks. That was hard for me. I kept saying "why aren't I done yet, and in a good career-working?" The fact of the matter is, I was faced with a lot of sad stuff-that I didn't know how to handle at the time-and I STILL am working on it. I have had some of the greatest (I think) therapists who have worked with me a lot-CBT being one of them. I could no longer keep going to shrinks who opened a can of worms about a molestation/rape (I'm still not sure what to cal it:-(--that happened at 7-by a stranger. I know it has affected me-but not terribly. It was an unfortunate thing that happened. When you said, "All that extra analizing is great"-I like to think that too. We choose how to use it-to be productive or to worry ourselves sick.
Thanks for such a great post.
All the best to you GO Get Em:-)
Kristen
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I don't know how old the two of you are, but I'm almost 42 and have had problems with depression and anxiety as long as I can remember. I have three wonderful children, who really keep me going and are the reason I finally got help. I work full-time and have gone back to school. For me it actually helps. All that extra analizing is great. I have 3.89 grade point average. I have six classes left and then I'm contemplating law school. I started with one class, one I knew a lot about so I could work my way back into the school and study thing. I also went to a college that offers accelerated classes. The classes are
usually filled with adults between 30-50 years old, so there is a lot of talk, not all lecture. I would recomemded taking a class. If your not comfortable you've only committed yourself to one class, but on the up side you'll meet new people and may really like it.
Good luck to you in what ever you decide.
Posted by KrissyP on March 3, 2003, at 16:01:13
In reply to Re: twitching/tremors on Effexor?, posted by lovemybabies on March 3, 2003, at 9:16:20
Yep-it IS our own little support group and I am so thankful for it:-)
I think it's time for me to start DOING something to improve my situation and not just THINKING about it too- I hear ya here, you know?
Good luck to you and All the best,
Kristen
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Yeah, you know sometimes this is SO easier said than done. I'm thinking of volunteering somewhere. I think helping people(or animals!) would be rewarding and also great 'therapy.' There are plenty of shelters, adult day-care, SPCA, etc. that would welcome any help. It's hard to find time with two little kids but I think it would be worth it. I think it's time for me to start DOING something to improve my situation and not just THINKING about it, you know?This board is so awesome. I feel like it's our own little support group! :)
Posted by RealTim on March 3, 2003, at 19:18:15
In reply to Withdrawal - revisit of my earlier side effects, posted by sly on March 3, 2003, at 8:15:18
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I was on 75 mgs for about 11 months, went to 37.5 for 3 weeks and now I've been off for about one week. The side effects are minimal but I seem to be rapidly cycling through all my earlier side effects when I first went on the medication.
>
> I'm having insomnia, this is the worst, I haven't slept for about 3 weeks, I got to bed at 10pm (no exercise, no caffeine etc. for 4 hours before bed) and I usually wake up around 1 or 2am and can't fall back asleep. I'm having night sweats again, and sometimes during the day I can actually feel my body temp rising. My sex drive is fine, but I'm inorgasmic again.
>
> This is very frustrating to me, I have no dizziness or headaches, but I'm being revisited by all my worst symptoms of the past. Anyone else had this happen?
Very interesting. When I go off Effexor I di not experience the effects I had when I first went on it (sexual dysfunction and yawns)Didn't I read some posts that you can mitigate the withdrawal effects by tapering and supplementing with other things? Benadryl, Prozac 10mg, etc?
I tried to quit my 150mg daily morning doses after @ 6 months this weekend. Didn't fly. As I posted above, the dizzy light headedness set in. I tried to sleep Saturday night and literally what a nightmare! Went to bed and barely slept more than 3 hours, woke up constantly from troubling nightmares. Things like hearing intruders in the house to having a heart attack to the kids being in danger. No happy dreams.
The "sea sickness" was so bad the next day, i took a half a dose and gradually got better.
I took another half dose today and will see if I can taper off further.
I hate being dependent on a pricey drug that no one truly knows the long term effects of. Liver damage? I hope not.
Is there a database where you can enter the drugs you've tried and the side effects and they track patterns? It seems that these studies they do are so limited in size.
For example, I took Celexa and had immediate skin rashes and intense yawning and sexual side effects. Wellbutrin had almost zero side effects. If I entered that data, maybe someone could tell that based on my profile Effexor or some other drug would likely have "X" side effects.
Surely someone has thought of this? There must be patterns. I would be willing to enter all my personal info: age, health history, weight etc.
I work at an insurance company. I can do "data mining" to find out how many people have been in accidents of over 5mph after 5pm with 5 or less people in their car in the 5th month of 1995...why can't we create patient feedback databases that track drug interactions. Think of the fascinating things we could find out.
Sorry for the rambling. I will report in coming weeks how the cessation of medication progresses...
Posted by lovemybabies on March 4, 2003, at 7:01:24
In reply to Re: Withdrawal - revisit of my earlier side effects, posted by RealTim on March 3, 2003, at 19:18:15
Awesome idea. But I bet those pharmaceutical companies have pretty powerful lobbies against anything negative about their drugs. Do I sound paranoid?
Posted by millie on March 5, 2003, at 11:01:01
In reply to Re: Weight gain! Dizziness! Help!, posted by starlight on February 25, 2003, at 18:19:53
Starlight - tell me a little more about those medicines you mentioned that you take now. I tried Wellbutrin, but that made me a mean, nasty person. Thank God the side effects from withdrawal from Effexor are FINALLY over, but the weight is not coming off. The Atkins diet is not good for people who don't have very strong kidneys, so that knocks me out. I'll try the yoga you suggested. It seems that my metabolism has completely stopped due to the Effexor. I eat 99% fat free soup and/or salad with no fat dressing, etc for my meals every day plus excercise several hours a week and I am still very overweight. I was in a size 8 in August. Now I'm in a 16. Now that I'm off the Effexor, the depression is back and crying in the dressing room of the department store because after trying on 20 bathing suits and nothing fits doesn't make it any better. I'm about to the point of moving my office into my house and not coming out again. Any suggestions from anyone is appreciated!
Posted by Tina P on March 5, 2003, at 12:25:59
In reply to Re: Weight gain! Dizziness! Help!, posted by millie on March 5, 2003, at 11:01:01
I'm in the same boat. Heavier than I've ever been in all my life. It's depressing! Doesn't that contradict the purpose of the Effexor?
Posted by KrissyP on March 5, 2003, at 13:51:26
In reply to Re: Weight gain! Dizziness! Help!, posted by millie on March 5, 2003, at 11:01:01
Well, I can relate here to the overweight part-I have been struggling for years-but it seems that I do more complaining then actually DOING it
(eating light, exercise, etc.)BUT I bought a bike
:-) I will get out and exercise-I have to stop talking about it. It can be frustrating(the weight thing) I understand how you feel.
Don't give up. Is something like Lindora feasible for you? I know it is a healthy, successful program.
May I get an idea how much weight you felt was due to the Effexor you were taking before you went of it?
Just wanted to share,
I wish you the best:-)
Kristen
-------------------------------------------------Starlight - tell me a little more about those medicines you mentioned that you take now. I tried Wellbutrin, but that made me a mean, nasty person. Thank God the side effects from withdrawal from Effexor are FINALLY over, but the weight is not coming off. The Atkins diet is not good for people who don't have very strong kidneys, so that knocks me out. I'll try the yoga you suggested. It seems that my metabolism has completely stopped due to the Effexor. I eat 99% fat free soup and/or salad with no fat dressing, etc for my meals every day plus excercise several hours a week and I am still very overweight. I was in a size 8 in August. Now I'm in a 16. Now that I'm off the Effexor, the depression is back and crying in the dressing room of the department store because after trying on 20 bathing suits and nothing fits doesn't make it any better. I'm about to the point of moving my office into my house and not coming out again. Any suggestions from anyone is appreciated!
Posted by napaba on March 5, 2003, at 13:52:46
In reply to Re: Weight gain! Dizziness! Help!, posted by millie on March 5, 2003, at 11:01:01
>Millie - Maybe your not eating enough. If you don't eat enough your body will go into starvation mode and you won't lose weight. Also have you had your thyroid checked? I'm told if your thyroid is underactive you will tend to be overweight. I do a diet simular to the Atkins and it works for me. I was a size six two years ago and am know a size 14. But sense I started the diet I've lost 10 pounds.
Starlight - tell me a little more about those medicines you mentioned that you take now. I tried Wellbutrin, but that made me a mean, nasty person. Thank God the side effects from withdrawal from Effexor are FINALLY over, but the weight is not coming off. The Atkins diet is not good for people who don't have very strong kidneys, so that knocks me out. I'll try the yoga you suggested. It seems that my metabolism has completely stopped due to the Effexor. I eat 99% fat free soup and/or salad with no fat dressing, etc for my meals every day plus excercise several hours a week and I am still very overweight. I was in a size 8 in August. Now I'm in a 16. Now that I'm off the Effexor, the depression is back and crying in the dressing room of the department store because after trying on 20 bathing suits and nothing fits doesn't make it any better. I'm about to the point of moving my office into my house and not coming out again. Any suggestions from anyone is appreciated!
Posted by KrissyP on March 5, 2003, at 13:59:12
In reply to Re: Weight gain! Dizziness! Help!, posted by Tina P on March 5, 2003, at 12:25:59
Can you please elaborate? I am heavier than I've been in all my life too:-(
I want to reply.
Thanks, Kristen:-)> I'm in the same boat. Heavier than I've ever been in all my life. It's depressing! Doesn't that contradict the purpose of the Effexor?
Posted by Jack Smith on March 5, 2003, at 17:59:45
In reply to Re: Weight gain! Dizziness! Help!, posted by millie on March 5, 2003, at 11:01:01
Posted by natural on March 6, 2003, at 0:51:25
In reply to Re: Anyone had success on Effexor XR? , posted by Parks on January 4, 2000, at 16:10:07
k....i have been having bad panic attacks lately...and have ended up in the er because of them....my doctors have out me in therapy and the doctor whos works this therapy has perscribed this effexor.....is this the right thing for me??....
(side note: i have taken remeron 30mgs for a few months after my first attack and didnt have anymore...but then i started on fluvox(amine) as well and a day or two after these attacks started...coincidance??)
thank you for any help
Posted by natural on March 6, 2003, at 1:38:54
In reply to Anyone had success on Effexor XR? , posted by jp on October 24, 1999, at 14:59:14
lol...wow....i know i have know posted twice in a row..but i posted my first before i read or evem discovered how many other posts there are on here....and reading about all these side effects and withdrawls is kinda turning me off....i mean iam sick and tired of these panic attacks and want to do whatever i can to get rid of them and the obbsesive anxiety...iam only 18 and dont wanna have to live the rest of my life based around these past few months....iam still gonna take this stuff for the first time tommorow morning before therapy and see what happens.....but really are the side effects as bad as they seem to sound from all the posts on here?.....keep in mind iam taking this for anxiety and such so iam naturally gonna question and worry about every new side effect stated above..lol...i know i can deal with the withdrawls for a certain period of time (only if my anxietys gone)....i quit smoking cold turkey and just waited those ones out....i guess iam trying to say is i dont wanna go from one problem (the anxiety) to another (side effects and withdrawls).......how farfetched it may be...i just want to be NORMAL again....geez i must be a rookie talking like that...but any insight on how i should approach this would be great.....thanks
Posted by MidgesMom on March 6, 2003, at 3:50:39
In reply to Re: Anyone had success on Effexor XR? YES! , posted by Shel on July 18, 2000, at 1:35:45
I have been on Effexor in vrious dosages for several years now and am on my way off of it. It really helped at first but slowly through the years I began to notice little changes. Twitching of the hands, feet and legs during sleep mostly, where I'd wake up from it, nervous stutters later on, forgetfullness, not being able to remember if I took the pill or not; very fuzzy logic, and lastly, sweating through the night. Sound like I am getting older? I'm not even thirty. Finally informed my doctor that I couldn't handle the side effects anymore to get the benefit of a calm presence of mind. He has been stepping me down slowly to smallest dose and onto Wellbutrin, with Buspar on the side. It works. I haven't had the sickness of withdrawal symptoms, and I am in more control now than ever before in my life. But what had to change as well as the medicine was me realizing that taking a pill alone wasn't going to make my life easier; I had to take a strong inventory of what it is was that made me so mad on a moments notice. And being able to get mental control, when I have a physical inability to make enough of the chemicals my body needs has really helped. And exercise, along with yoga as really helped me even out my life. It's been just amazing. Had I to do it over again with Effexor, for the record I would, it gave me a chance to realise how rotten I had been with my well meaning friends and family, and it gave me the power to get better control of my life; but the side effects get worse the longer you are on it; so the benefits must be carefully weighed. Ultimately, it's a personal decision. Best of luck to you in yours!
Posted by lovemybabies on March 6, 2003, at 6:50:16
In reply to starting effexor tommorow, posted by natural on March 6, 2003, at 0:51:25
I think Effexor works very well for panic attacks. My doc. told me it works on both the serotonin pathway(depression) and the dopamine/norepinephrine pathways(anxiety). I'm at a low dose(75mg) and am increasing to 150mg. Doc. said it works better for anxiety at the higher dose. Be aware--the first two weeks are so are pretty kooky as your body gets adjusted to the med. I felt like I was walking around in someone else's body. It helps to read these posts and hear from other people what they experienced. Stick with it--I felt better, mentally in a matter of DAYS. My side effects wore off in about 5-6 weeks.
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