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Posted by Napaba on March 17, 2003, at 10:01:20
In reply to Re: Questions.....Pls help... tension headache, posted by jtc on March 17, 2003, at 0:24:18
Have you talked to your doctor about discontinueing your medication? I usually start feeling better and stop taking my meds and withing a year end up back on them. I don't want to take anything, but my children are too important to me to give up trying. I met my biolocigal father a couple of years a go and found out he suffers from bipolar manic depression. I've read depression is hereditary, so I was relieved, because my adoptive parents were always insistant that I didn't have a reason to be depressed.
> > Hi Kristen,
> Just curious about why you had to go back on Effexor after stopping it in December. I am currently trying to stop taking it and it is hard for me. I am starting to have withdrawal symptoms. I am down to 37.5 mg every other day and am going to stop the 37.5 in about a week. I don't know how long I will be able to function without any antidepressant. I have anxiety disorder and panic disorder and mild depression so I will probably have to take something sooner or later again. I also take Klonopin, .5 mg. I am going to continue that. Any advice about your experience would be greatly appreciated.
> Thanks and take care, JC
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> Hi Jewels (BTW-love that user name) Anyway, I started Effexor 2 weeks ago after stopping it in December. I never noticed much of a weight gain with that, but the Seroquel, I took last night, and about a half hour later, I was gorging-in a totally zombie state-it has always done that to me. I do it, then feel sick in the morning. I ate a whole box of Girl Scout Cookies yesterday-god they are good. But, man, I'm payin for it this morning LOL.
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Posted by XiaoMafan on March 17, 2003, at 11:03:28
In reply to Re: Questions.....Pls help... tension headache, posted by Napaba on March 17, 2003, at 10:01:20
> I have been on Effexor 75mg for approx 8wks. I have heart palpatations and a bit of anxiety and some humming in my ears at night. Has any female had any problems with sexual dysfunction while on Effexor?
Posted by Napaba on March 17, 2003, at 11:12:55
In reply to Re: Has any female had sexual dysfunction?, posted by XiaoMafan on March 17, 2003, at 11:03:28
>I've had an increase in sexual desire. But I do have the rest of the symptoms you listed plus sweats!!! I think I know what menopause will be like.
> I have been on Effexor 75mg for approx 8wks. I have heart palpatations and a bit of anxiety and some humming in my ears at night. Has any female had any problems with sexual dysfunction while on Effexor?
Posted by megamufn on March 17, 2003, at 13:36:06
In reply to Re: Questions.....Pls help » megamufn, posted by Krissy P on March 16, 2003, at 12:24:40
I just take a store brand multivitamin. Ask your pharmacist for advice on which one to take.
Posted by Krissy P on March 17, 2003, at 14:47:31
In reply to Re: Questions.....Pls help... tension headache, posted by jtc on March 17, 2003, at 0:24:18
Hi JC:-)
Well, I was feeling GREAT, so in December, I just stopped Effexor cold turkey. After about 1 months of going off-I was having really bad mood swings, but I wasn't on a mood stabilizer either. I also had the severe depression aome back with-SI-and ended up hospitalized for 2 days. This was my experience. For you, all I can say is you'll have to see, I just hope you don't go through what I did when I decided to go off of the Effexor! Maybe a low dose of another AD would be better for you since you sated you had mild depression? What do you think?
Keep me posted :-)
Kristen
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Just curious about why you had to go back on Effexor after stopping it in December. I am currently trying to stop taking it and it is hard for me. I am starting to have withdrawal symptoms. I am down to 37.5 mg every other day and am going to stop the 37.5 in about a week. I don't know how long I will be able to function without any antidepressant. I have anxiety disorder and panic disorder and mild depression so I will probably have to take something sooner or later again. I also take Klonopin, .5 mg. I am going to continue that. Any advice about your experience would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks and take care, JC
Hi Jewels (BTW-love that user name) Anyway, I started Effexor 2 weeks ago after stopping it in December. I never noticed much of a weight gain with that, but the Seroquel, I took last night, and about a half hour later, I was gorging-in a totally zombie state-it has always done that to me. I do it, then feel sick in the morning. I ate a whole box of Girl Scout Cookies yesterday-god they are good. But, man, I'm payin for it this morning LOL.
take care, kristen
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In response to weight gain.....(even though not directed to me...) I have only been on 75mgs for 8 weeks and I have gained 20 pounds since going on Effexor....has anyone else experienced this? I have always heard they lose weight.....auckckck! Why me?!?! as if this wasn't enough? LOL Let me know if it's just temporary or what!
Jewels
Posted by Krissy P on March 17, 2003, at 14:59:30
In reply to Re: Questions.....Pls help... tension headache, posted by Napaba on March 17, 2003, at 10:01:20
Hi Napaba, I'm really proud of you on meeting your biological father. And to think you shouldn't be depressed? (according to your adoptive parents) wow. I think we all need to know what our genes carry, heredity plays a quite important role in mental ilnesses.
All the best:-)
kristen
Posted by Krissy P on March 17, 2003, at 15:03:13
In reply to Re: Has any female had sexual dysfunction?, posted by XiaoMafan on March 17, 2003, at 11:03:28
Hi, I have been on Effexor-XR for 2 weeks now. I get manic, but it helps the depression a lot. As far as sexual dysfunction-nope
Take it easy, Kristen
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Posted by Jewels on March 17, 2003, at 16:07:02
In reply to Re: Questions.....Pls help... tension headache » Napaba, posted by Krissy P on March 17, 2003, at 14:59:30
Okay guys........I can't believe I'm about to say this...but I think the Effexor was helping me! I actually went on it to try helping my aching and soreness. The dr. said the nepenephrine in the brain can cause achiness when it's out of wack. I am so convinced I am actually considering going back on it! auckck....can anyone tell me if there are any long term side effects or worries. Also, has anyone heard if you can take this if you are pregnant (trying, not yet). My dr. said that people aren't too keen on testing their fetus thus there was no research as of yet. Just wondered if any of you had info on that.
Sigh...........thanks guys!
Jewels
Posted by lovemybabies on March 17, 2003, at 16:32:57
In reply to I have the ringing in my ears but........... » XiaoMafan, posted by Krissy P on March 17, 2003, at 15:03:13
Yep---a little bit of inorgasmia the first month but it seems to lessen over time.
Posted by Krissy P on March 17, 2003, at 23:37:42
In reply to Re: Questions.....Pls help... tension headache, posted by lovemybabies on March 16, 2003, at 6:53:31
Posted by PuraVida on March 18, 2003, at 10:36:40
In reply to Re: I have the ringing in my ears but..........., posted by lovemybabies on March 17, 2003, at 16:32:57
Has anyone noticed that wine tastes funny? I didn't drink at all the first few weeks, and when I tried some of my favorite wine, I found a funny aftertaste, which I've continued to find with other wines I try. Hard alcohol is OK, beer I haven't tried.
PV
Posted by Napaba on March 18, 2003, at 10:54:15
In reply to Effexor and drinking wine » lovemybabies, posted by PuraVida on March 18, 2003, at 10:36:40
>Yes I noticed that wine tasted different, but I haven't tried it sence the first or second week I started taking Effexor. Like you I ordered my favorite wine. I thought they had changed brands or the wine was old and had gone bad.
I haven't tried beer yet, maybe I'll pick some up this weekend. I'll let you know.
Has anyone noticed that wine tastes funny? I didn't drink at all the first few weeks, and when I tried some of my favorite wine, I found a funny aftertaste, which I've continued to find with other wines I try. Hard alcohol is OK, beer I haven't tried.
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Posted by Krissy P on March 18, 2003, at 11:51:08
In reply to Effexor and drinking wine » lovemybabies, posted by PuraVida on March 18, 2003, at 10:36:40
*grin* I'm on Effexor, and last week I had a peach margarita. It tasted great lol I know I have heard that those taking Topomax, when they drink soda, it tastes like "metal" weird huh?
I wonder if the wine thing has something to do with, someting I heard, that red wine has a calming effect, maybe when you drank it it sensed the receptors working with the Effexor??
Just a weird thought LOL
Take care, Kristen
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Has anyone noticed that wine tastes funny? I didn't drink at all the first few weeks, and when I tried some of my favorite wine, I found a funny aftertaste, which I've continued to find with other wines I try. Hard alcohol is OK, beer I haven't tried.
PV
Posted by Napaba on March 18, 2003, at 14:31:43
In reply to Effexor and drinking wine » lovemybabies, posted by PuraVida on March 18, 2003, at 10:36:40
What is the difference between Effexor XR and Effexor XL? Has anyone taken both? Which did you like more?
Posted by Krissy P on March 18, 2003, at 14:39:01
In reply to Effexor XR and Effexor XL, posted by Napaba on March 18, 2003, at 14:31:43
Hi, I take XR (Extended Release) which is approved for GAD too-that's why I like it-it works for me. I don't know where you are, but in the US, XR may be the same as XL???
Let me know if I'm wrong. What is the XL version?
Thanks, Kristen
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------What is the difference between Effexor XR and Effexor XL? Has anyone taken both? Which did you like more?
Posted by Napaba on March 18, 2003, at 15:13:23
In reply to Re: Effexor XR and Effexor XL » Napaba, posted by Krissy P on March 18, 2003, at 14:39:01
> The reason I'm asking is someone I work with was prescribed Effexor XL for weight lose. I can't find any information on Effexor XL being prescribed for weight lose and if it works. I take Effexor XR. I've taken it for about 8 weeks. In the last 3 weeks I've lost 13 pounds, but I've been dieting. I think the Effexor helps becuase I eat when I'm depressed, anxious, or under stress. I've read many posts where people are saying thy've gained weight while taking Effexor XR. I still have 40 pounds to lose and hope not to experience the weight gain side effect. If Effexor XL works as well for depression and anxiety as Effexor XR plus helps with weight lose I'd rather take the XL version.
Hi, I take XR (Extended Release) which is approved for GAD too-that's why I like it-it works for me. I don't know where you are, but in the US, XR may be the same as XL???
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Posted by Crowe182 on March 18, 2003, at 21:52:52
In reply to Re: Effexor XR and Effexor XL, posted by Napaba on March 18, 2003, at 15:13:23
I have been on/off Effexor XR for the past 5 years. At first it worked really well to help controle my short temper. I was taking 75mg a day. But after about a year it seemed to not work for me any more and my sex drive deminished. I stopped taking it for about 2 years and tried to control my temper with out the help of any anti-depressents untill I could control it any more. Everything went back into a fog and I felt I didn't have any direction in life. I recently went back on it and at a 150mg dose. It seems to be working again and that things are much clearer again. I recently started back at college at the ripe old age of 30. My life now has meaning and I am focused on a three year goal to obtain my BS degree in Computer Information Systems.
Now the reason I tell you this is to let you know I am not shooting from the hip abou this drug. I am currently doing a research paper for my Psycology class on the effects of Seritonin Reuptake Inhibitors and what a better SRI to research than a drug I am currently on.
I have found out that Seritonin "plays a role in sleep, depression, suicide, aggresion, and weight regulation." This is one reason Doctors may prescribe Effexor as a weight control drug. Your co-worker, in their DR's view, may have a Saritonin uptake problem. Which means that in your nerve cells that are sensitive to Saritonin, the cell does not produce enough Saritonin and the terminal button on the nerve cell reuptakes what little Saritonin is produced and not giving it enough time to do it's job.
Sorry I am getting technical but again I am doing research on this and came across this site today and thought I could help out with a little insite that I have found. I for one haven't enjoyed the benifits of weight controle with the drug yet but in time I may enjoy it's many side benifits.
Posted by sjb on March 19, 2003, at 8:43:36
In reply to Effexor XR and Effexor XL, posted by Napaba on March 18, 2003, at 14:31:43
I think they are the same. In Britain, it's called XL and in the US, XR.
Posted by Krissy P on March 19, 2003, at 10:08:15
In reply to Re: Effexor XR and Effexor XL, posted by sjb on March 19, 2003, at 8:43:36
Posted by juliat on March 19, 2003, at 17:15:39
In reply to Re: starting effexor... keep posting.. success/dosage?, posted by lg on October 26, 1999, at 19:09:26
Hi, this is my third attempt with anti-depressants, celexa turned me into a walking zombie all day, and prozac makes me have uncontrollable breakdowns. so i started effexor, but i'm wondering about the side effects. i heard it can decrease your appetite (which i would LOVE) but i don't know what to expect or anything. also, i'm just looking for some support in this...
Posted by bluestar on March 19, 2003, at 18:25:43
In reply to just starting effexor, wondering about side effect, posted by juliat on March 19, 2003, at 17:15:39
I've been on effexor xr for a month now at 75 mg. I am starting a 150 mg regement as of tomorrow. With the transition period between 37.5 and 75 mg dosage I noticed that I felt very compulsive, alert and had trouble sleeping unless I was absolutely exhausted (which meant staying up until about 5am on the first few nights). Those symptoms are gone now and normal from what I've gathered. As for weight loss, I was excited about the prospect too. I have noticed that I've lost alittle weight (clothing fitting better). I think this is mostly due to the fact that I'm not depressed or anxious so I have motivation to do things. I've started reinventing my living space through painted and redecorating. My style has gotten alot brighter and less dramatic.I seem to have a real need for projects since I started taking effexor. I don't know if that helps or not but that's my experience so far. I've also noticed that my menstral period is about 2 weeks late and there is NO way I'm pregnant. I don't know if this is due to the med or not.
Posted by juliat on March 19, 2003, at 18:33:14
In reply to Re: just starting effexor, wondering about side effect, posted by bluestar on March 19, 2003, at 18:25:43
I have to admit I was wondering how it could cause anorexia (that's what the website says) Although if it has similar effects as prozac did for me, that did cause weight loss. Well, I hope I have the benefits you did!
Thanks for the reply
Posted by Krissy P on March 19, 2003, at 18:49:23
In reply to just starting effexor, wondering about side effect, posted by juliat on March 19, 2003, at 17:15:39
Hi juliat, I am on Effexor-XR and love it. It hasn't made me gain much weight, if any, at the most 7-9 Lbs. It works well for some. May I ask what your dosage is of Effexor? and how long you have been on it? Do you have a diagnosis besides depression? I have also been on Prozac-that helped my depression, but almost too much and I gained a whopping 60 Lbs:-( I had great success on Celexa, but at the moment I am only on Effexor, Klonopin, Lamictal, and Seroquel.
Let me know if I can help you.
All the best, Kristen
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hi, this is my third attempt with anti-depressants, celexa turned me into a walking zombie all day, and prozac makes me have uncontrollable breakdowns. so i started effexor, but i'm wondering about the side effects. i heard it can decrease your appetite (which i would LOVE) but i don't know what to expect or anything. also, i'm just looking for some support in this...
Posted by juliat on March 19, 2003, at 19:51:55
In reply to Re: just starting effexor, wondering about side effect » juliat, posted by Krissy P on March 19, 2003, at 18:49:23
Hi Krissy,
Just started three days ago, at 37.5mg. I tend to be sensitive to drugs, so thats why I'm starting at such a low dosage. I found with prozac (which I was on a few years ago) I lost a lot of weight, but it came back on when I came off of it (probably because I didn't make the necessary lifestyle changes, which I am doing this time round) Celexa had very bad effects for me, but it's different for everyone! My diagnosis is only depression, which I've been suffering from since I was 13, so for 7 years. But I only recently started serious treatment, up until now I always discounted my feelings as nothing serious, and I was too scared to ask for help. Now I'm getting the help I need medically, but I am still looking for someone else on the drug that I could talk to, so thanks for your message!
Posted by dongerue on March 19, 2003, at 21:48:28
In reply to Re: Effexor Withdrawal Highly Overrated, posted by geoff on February 12, 2003, at 12:13:37
> I recently switched from Effexor to Welbutrin. Had no problems with withdrawal. The Dr. Had me ramp down. I switched due to sexual side effects. That was the only side effect I had, otherwise the Effexor was working great. Wish I could say the same for the Welbutrin.
It may have been no problem with you but it is a purple bitch for me. I tapered off reducing dosage at the rate of 37mg per week. I then quit and I felt nausiated, headaches, general malaise, ringing in the ears, with sudden sharp disturbances in ears and eyes. I quit and switched to welbutrin for the same reason you mentioned, but as of now, I have been off all effexor for two weeks and I still feel awful. I don't know the answer yet but I will let you know. Any help would be appreciated
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