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Re: Effexor Q's--PLEASE ANSWER

Posted by Paco on April 10, 2003, at 9:43:15

In reply to Re: Effexor Q's--PLEASE ANSWER, posted by Cosmic on April 10, 2003, at 8:11:40

I've heard other people on this site say that they have had this effect and some have said that it went away after 4-6 weeks. My psych says that taking Wellbutrin (with the Effexor) often helps relieve this. I've had this effect myself, but it's not that there's no ejaculation, it just takes a LOT longer to get there. Who knows - I might end up becoming quite popular.

Have you talked with your doctor about this?

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> Damn...posted a message here last night (actually 3am this morning) but it didn't go thru. I'm taking the EXR and just wondered if anyone else has had this side effect....it's kinda personal but hey..I don't know any of you. Tried taking mine before bedtime last night....not the thing to do I guess as I was up most of the night. But can't function if I take it during the day. My question: Have any of you guys (I guess it would apply to the gals too) had any sexual side effects on EXR? It's not that I don't desire (function)....but there's no bang. Both my wife and I are frustrated (well...actually she's pretty happy). Does this effect go away as you up the dosage, as a mutually active sex life is important to us and she's kinda feeling inadequate (but pleased...I'm not), with me on this med. Thanx

 

Re: Effexor Q's--PLEASE ANSWER

Posted by Cosmic on April 10, 2003, at 10:14:57

In reply to Re: Effexor Q's--PLEASE ANSWER, posted by Paco on April 10, 2003, at 9:43:15

Paco....thanx for the reply,
Just recently started this drug so I'm trying to give it a chance. Have been on Wellbutrin in the past and didn't care for it. Haven't talked to my Dr. yet but will if this situation doesn't change. I've always been a tough cookie to crack (ya know what I mean) and didn't need this kind of help. It's not fun for me and she walks funny. Hey...at least I still have a sense of humor! TY
> I've heard other people on this site say that they have had this effect and some have said that it went away after 4-6 weeks. My psych says that taking Wellbutrin (with the Effexor) often helps relieve this. I've had this effect myself, but it's not that there's no ejaculation, it just takes a LOT longer to get there. Who knows - I might end up becoming quite popular.
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> Have you talked with your doctor about this?
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> > Damn...posted a message here last night (actually 3am this morning) but it didn't go thru. I'm taking the EXR and just wondered if anyone else has had this side effect....it's kinda personal but hey..I don't know any of you. Tried taking mine before bedtime last night....not the thing to do I guess as I was up most of the night. But can't function if I take it during the day. My question: Have any of you guys (I guess it would apply to the gals too) had any sexual side effects on EXR? It's not that I don't desire (function)....but there's no bang. Both my wife and I are frustrated (well...actually she's pretty happy). Does this effect go away as you up the dosage, as a mutually active sex life is important to us and she's kinda feeling inadequate (but pleased...I'm not), with me on this med. Thanx
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8 Week Update

Posted by humbly72 on April 10, 2003, at 11:28:17

In reply to Re: Does tiredness go away?, posted by lovemybabies on April 10, 2003, at 9:34:56

Hi all,
Most of you probably don't remember me, since I last posted four weeks ago. I had been documenting my side effects and improvements in a journal. Well, I finally got to see the psychiatrist today, except she didn't tell me the whole diagnosis directly, it's in a form with some numbers (codes). What she did tell me was that I had depression/obsessive compulsive disorder/social anxiety disorder. And she switched me from Effexor to Paxil. I loved the Effexor, since many of the side effects subsided within four to six weeks--tiredness being the longer lasting. But it did make me extremely disinhibited. It also, I think, made me want to drink alcohol more often (don't know how or why).
Does anybody have any suggestions or comments about the Paxil, and why I may have been switched?
Thanks in advance, and sorry for the long post.

 

Re: 8 Week Update

Posted by humbly72 on April 10, 2003, at 11:36:37

In reply to 8 Week Update, posted by humbly72 on April 10, 2003, at 11:28:17

I forgot to add that she said I could quit the Effexor and start the Paxil the next day, since they worked similarly.


> Hi all,
> Most of you probably don't remember me, since I last posted four weeks ago. I had been documenting my side effects and improvements in a journal. Well, I finally got to see the psychiatrist today, except she didn't tell me the whole diagnosis directly, it's in a form with some numbers (codes). What she did tell me was that I had depression/obsessive compulsive disorder/social anxiety disorder. And she switched me from Effexor to Paxil. I loved the Effexor, since many of the side effects subsided within four to six weeks--tiredness being the longer lasting. But it did make me extremely disinhibited. It also, I think, made me want to drink alcohol more often (don't know how or why).
> Does anybody have any suggestions or comments about the Paxil, and why I may have been switched?
> Thanks in advance, and sorry for the long post.
>

 

Re: What is Lorazipam? Napaba

Posted by jetfixer on April 10, 2003, at 12:06:23

In reply to Re: What is Lorazipam? » paxvox, posted by Napaba on April 8, 2003, at 9:52:31

I have been using ambien for awhile now and it works very well for me. Puts me to sleep in 10 minutes and I'm not groggy when I wake up. I don't use it all of the time because I don't want to become dependent on it. Although I guess in a way I am because I usually don't sleep well without it. Other people I know have also had good success with ambien.

 

Alcohol??

Posted by jb07 on April 10, 2003, at 13:10:30

In reply to Re: 8 Week Update, posted by humbly72 on April 10, 2003, at 11:36:37

I to have begun to drink alcohol in the evenings?
I take my pill prior to bed, can anybody help me or have experienced this?

Is there a correlation with taking the pill @ night and drinking prior to ingestion of my pill?

 

Re: Effexor Q's--PLEASE ANSWER

Posted by mambo on April 10, 2003, at 13:27:35

In reply to Effexor Q's--PLEASE ANSWER, posted by jack smith on April 9, 2003, at 11:03:08

Hi there,

I have had some success on effexor, i have only been prescribed 75mg a day at the moment, I have been on that dosage for about three months, and it seems to have had some positive effects, I will be upping the dosage soon to 150mg and I am hoping it will help even more, Good luck with it!!
Andy,

 

Re: Anyone had success on Effexor XR?

Posted by KSA on April 10, 2003, at 13:53:27

In reply to Anyone had success on Effexor XR? , posted by jp on October 24, 1999, at 14:59:14

I WAS JUST WONDERING IF ANYONE HAS HAD A REAL PROBLEM WITH WEIGHT GAIN ON EFFEXOR XR. MY DR. PUT ME ON THIS MEDICATION BUT I HAVE YET TO START TAKING IT. I WANTED TO RESEARCH AND READ WHAT EXPERIENCES OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD FIRST. I DON'T SEE MUCH MENTIONED REGARDING WEIGHT GAIN. HAS ANYONE BEEN ABLE TO STAY ON THIS MED. AND MAINTAIN THEIR WEIGHT OR LOSE WEIGHT THEY MIGHT HAVE GAINED. THANKS!

 

Re: Anyone had success on Effexor XR?

Posted by melley on April 10, 2003, at 14:36:09

In reply to Re: Anyone had success on Effexor XR? , posted by KSA on April 10, 2003, at 13:53:27


Hi there,

I have gained 20 pounds in the year I have been taking it (now at 225 mg) but leveled off at my current weight a number of months ago. Have been working out at a gym for about 6 weeks. Feel a bit better in that arena. Some people on here have said they have lost weight. However, weighing everything (no pun intended), I have gotten myself fairly used to the gain as I feel SO much better mentally. Hope this helps.

mel

> I WAS JUST WONDERING IF ANYONE HAS HAD A REAL PROBLEM WITH WEIGHT GAIN ON EFFEXOR XR. MY DR. PUT ME ON THIS MEDICATION BUT I HAVE YET TO START TAKING IT. I WANTED TO RESEARCH AND READ WHAT EXPERIENCES OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD FIRST. I DON'T SEE MUCH MENTIONED REGARDING WEIGHT GAIN. HAS ANYONE BEEN ABLE TO STAY ON THIS MED. AND MAINTAIN THEIR WEIGHT OR LOSE WEIGHT THEY MIGHT HAVE GAINED. THANKS!

 

Re: 8 Week Update » humbly72

Posted by jack smith on April 10, 2003, at 15:04:12

In reply to 8 Week Update, posted by humbly72 on April 10, 2003, at 11:28:17

If I were you, I would get a new doctor, if Effexor is working for you, there is NO reason to switch to paxil. I can see no reason why Paxil would be better for you than effexor. Both are ssris (effexor is also affects the reuptake of norepinephrine). As far as I am concerned, your doctor is just plain wrong. Stick with what works, trust me, it's hard to find something that does.

JACK

Hi all,
> Most of you probably don't remember me, since I last posted four weeks ago. I had been documenting my side effects and improvements in a journal. Well, I finally got to see the psychiatrist today, except she didn't tell me the whole diagnosis directly, it's in a form with some numbers (codes). What she did tell me was that I had depression/obsessive compulsive disorder/social anxiety disorder. And she switched me from Effexor to Paxil. I loved the Effexor, since many of the side effects subsided within four to six weeks--tiredness being the longer lasting. But it did make me extremely disinhibited. It also, I think, made me want to drink alcohol more often (don't know how or why).
> Does anybody have any suggestions or comments about the Paxil, and why I may have been switched?
> Thanks in advance, and sorry for the long post.
>

 

Re: Anyone had success on Effexor XR? » KSA

Posted by Napaba on April 10, 2003, at 15:22:11

In reply to Re: Anyone had success on Effexor XR? , posted by KSA on April 10, 2003, at 13:53:27

I've been on Effexor for about 8 weeks. Over the past two years I've gained 50 pounds. Sense I started taking Effexor I've lost over 20 pounds. I'm not sure if it's the Effexor or just feeling better. But I'm greatful for the weight loss.


I WAS JUST WONDERING IF ANYONE HAS HAD A REAL PROBLEM WITH WEIGHT GAIN ON EFFEXOR XR. MY DR. PUT ME ON THIS MEDICATION BUT I HAVE YET TO START TAKING IT. I WANTED TO RESEARCH AND READ WHAT EXPERIENCES OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD FIRST. I DON'T SEE MUCH MENTIONED REGARDING WEIGHT GAIN. HAS ANYONE BEEN ABLE TO STAY ON THIS MED. AND MAINTAIN THEIR WEIGHT OR LOSE WEIGHT THEY MIGHT HAVE GAINED. THANKS!

 

Re: Alcohol?? » jb07

Posted by melley on April 10, 2003, at 19:27:59

In reply to Alcohol??, posted by jb07 on April 10, 2003, at 13:10:30


Do you mean you have the desire to drink alcohol? It is unwise to drink with an antidepressant. There is one that it doesn't interact with but effexor isn't it. My dr. was telling me that it is like drinking twice as many drinks as you have. I have pretty much stopped drinking and never, absolutely never, have a drink and drive, not even one glass of wine.

> I to have begun to drink alcohol in the evenings?
> I take my pill prior to bed, can anybody help me or have experienced this?
>
> Is there a correlation with taking the pill @ night and drinking prior to ingestion of my pill?
>
>

 

Re: Alcohol?? » melley

Posted by Napaba on April 11, 2003, at 7:27:12

In reply to Re: Alcohol?? » jb07, posted by melley on April 10, 2003, at 19:27:59

When my doctor perscribed Effexor he asked if I drink. I told him I usually have a couple glasses of wine on Friday and Saturday. He said that was OK. I have not noticed any increase in it's effect. What I did notice was that the wine I always choose tasted slightly different.

A few years a go I was on Prozac. I was told not to drink, but I did occasionally. When I did I was basically drunk after two drinks. I had to limit myself to one drink and I would feel depressed the next day and very tired.

> Do you mean you have the desire to drink alcohol? It is unwise to drink with an antidepressant. There is one that it doesn't interact with but effexor isn't it. My dr. was telling me that it is like drinking twice as many drinks as you have. I have pretty much stopped drinking and never, absolutely never, have a drink and drive, not even one glass of wine.
>
> > I to have begun to drink alcohol in the evenings?
> > I take my pill prior to bed, can anybody help me or have experienced this?
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> > Is there a correlation with taking the pill @ night and drinking prior to ingestion of my pill?
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Re: Alcohol?? » jb07

Posted by Paco on April 11, 2003, at 7:27:42

In reply to Alcohol??, posted by jb07 on April 10, 2003, at 13:10:30

Taking a depressant (alcohol) with an antidepressant (Effexor) seems to defeat the purpose of taking an antidepressant.

I know from experience that drinking doesn't help depression.

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> I to have begun to drink alcohol in the evenings?
> I take my pill prior to bed, can anybody help me or have experienced this?
>
> Is there a correlation with taking the pill @ night and drinking prior to ingestion of my pill?
>
>

 

Re: Alcohol?? » Napaba

Posted by melley on April 11, 2003, at 8:01:25

In reply to Re: Alcohol?? » melley, posted by Napaba on April 11, 2003, at 7:27:12

My dr said the same thing, and I noticed the same thing you did. That is tastes different. I wonder why that is? I confess that when I went to dinner with my bookgroup the other night I couldn't resist having half a glass of white wine....cadged from someone else's glass (like it doesn't count then). Anyway, as you can see I made it home in one piece. But certainly don't want to make a habit of that.

> When my doctor perscribed Effexor he asked if I drink. I told him I usually have a couple glasses of wine on Friday and Saturday. He said that was OK. I have not noticed any increase in it's effect. What I did notice was that the wine I always choose tasted slightly different.
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> A few years a go I was on Prozac. I was told not to drink, but I did occasionally. When I did I was basically drunk after two drinks. I had to limit myself to one drink and I would feel depressed the next day and very tired.
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> > Do you mean you have the desire to drink alcohol? It is unwise to drink with an antidepressant. There is one that it doesn't interact with but effexor isn't it. My dr. was telling me that it is like drinking twice as many drinks as you have. I have pretty much stopped drinking and never, absolutely never, have a drink and drive, not even one glass of wine.
> >
> > > I to have begun to drink alcohol in the evenings?
> > > I take my pill prior to bed, can anybody help me or have experienced this?
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> > > Is there a correlation with taking the pill @ night and drinking prior to ingestion of my pill?
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Re: Alcohol?? » Napaba

Posted by PuraVida on April 11, 2003, at 10:34:18

In reply to Re: Alcohol?? » melley, posted by Napaba on April 11, 2003, at 7:27:12

Exact same for me:

> Effexor - that the wine I always choose tasted slightly different.
>
> Prozac - I was basically drunk after two drinks.

PV

 

Re: Effexor Q's--PLEASE ANSWER » jack smith

Posted by fairnymph on April 12, 2003, at 13:53:05

In reply to Re: Effexor Q's--PLEASE ANSWER, posted by jack smith on April 9, 2003, at 15:34:09


>
> Taking it for depression/anxiety. I am at 150, got there in about two weeks of ramping up and sedation kicked in at that dose, been on that dose for about a week. Pretty intense daytime sedation. I am going to give it a month before I conclude that it is here to stay. How high did you get? Did you like it? Withdrawls?

I got up to 450 (the max dose)...it evetnually pooped out for me, but until then I loved it. I did work up to higher levels (it didn't start working for me at all until 300 mg) then I would stay at that dose for a while utnil it stopped working then ramp up etc. I had withdrawal but it was manageable and I just handled it with a slow taper. It wasn't agonizing or anything -- more just annoying.


> Did you take all the IR at once? So, did your sedation only end once you switched to IR??

Yep, I took it all at once. And the sedation did end only when I switched to the IR, but I wasn't at that high of a dose (maybe around 150 or 200 mg?) when I switched, so I don't know if that might have been a factor in my dose (i.e. higher doses were less sedating).

Hope that answers your questions, sorry abotu the late response.

Julia

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What about life AFTER withdrawl?

Posted by Paco on April 12, 2003, at 20:32:57

In reply to Anyone had success on Effexor XR? , posted by jp on October 24, 1999, at 14:59:14

I keep seeing all of these horror stories about Effexor withdrawl, and I got to thinking "what about after withdrawl?".

Even if it is a difficult experience, don't things eventually get better? I've had bad experiences with other medications that have lasted two to three weeks each, and life has gone on. They were medications that didn't work out for me in the first place, so my attitude toward them was "good riddance". But Effexor is working quite well for me. I really don't know what to expect if and when I taper off, and I really don't care if it's hard to do because I am SO much better off now than I was before. As far as effectiveness goes, I guess I'm one of the lucky ones. This is the fifth medication that I've tried, and I'm very glad I kept trying and didn't give up.

Good luck everyone.

 

Re: What about life AFTER withdrawl? » Paco

Posted by SpaceKace on April 12, 2003, at 23:43:44

In reply to What about life AFTER withdrawl?, posted by Paco on April 12, 2003, at 20:32:57

> I keep seeing all of these horror stories about Effexor withdrawl, and I got to thinking "what about after withdrawl?".
>
> Even if it is a difficult experience, don't things eventually get better? I've had bad experiences with other medications that have lasted two to three weeks each, and life has gone on. They were medications that didn't work out for me in the first place, so my attitude toward them was "good riddance". But Effexor is working quite well for me. I really don't know what to expect if and when I taper off, and I really don't care if it's hard to do because I am SO much better off now than I was before. As far as effectiveness goes, I guess I'm one of the lucky ones. This is the fifth medication that I've tried, and I'm very glad I kept trying and didn't give up.
>
> Good luck everyone.

I have been on Effexor for about 6 months now after getting off of Paxil. I thought I liked it too but try missing one dose and see how that makes you feel. I missed a dose last night and have had these brain shivers all day. It's not the first time that this has happened either. I fear getting off of this drug now just because of what I'm experiencing today. I have also been having nightmares lately about dead people, in particular babies with black alien like eyes. I'll be calling my doctor this week to discuss the option of getting off of this brain poison. Good luck to you and be careful - I don't think this drug should be on the market.

 

Re: Anyone had success on Effexor XR?

Posted by worryir on April 13, 2003, at 6:54:44

In reply to Anyone had success on Effexor XR? , posted by jp on October 24, 1999, at 14:59:14

I have been on Effexor for 6 months and while I don't feel bad anymore I don't feel good either - in fact I feel nothing!! Sex Drive totally gone as well - I just want to shut everyone out and be on my own. I am afraid of coming off of the drug as the side effects of withdrawl seem to be frightening. I would welcome any help anyone can offer.

 

Re: Alcohol??

Posted by fanni on April 13, 2003, at 14:25:58

In reply to Re: Alcohol?? » jb07, posted by Paco on April 11, 2003, at 7:27:42

i found out the hard way drinking alcahol with anti depressants is a bad idea,it just couteracts all the good the medikation is doing and brings you right back down its vile!its mad when i was talking to my shrink he actually said taking e isnt as harmful as drinking when you suffer vrom depression.

 

Re: Anyone had success on Effexor XR? » Cindy W

Posted by Kevin123 on April 13, 2003, at 15:02:25

In reply to Re: Anyone had success on Effexor XR? , posted by Cindy W on April 11, 2000, at 21:36:26

I've been on Effexor XL for a few weeks and feel pretty bad, not sure if its the drugs or my depression has got worse as i've had GAD for the last 3 years it makes me more nervous and on edge but i'm not sleeping properly so maybe I need some sleeping pills and this will improve my mood. I need help anyone got any ideas?

Kev

 

Re: Anyone had success on Effexor XR? » Kevin123

Posted by melley on April 13, 2003, at 15:49:29

In reply to Re: Anyone had success on Effexor XR? » Cindy W, posted by Kevin123 on April 13, 2003, at 15:02:25

I take a sleeping pill, 10mg of ambien, that helps counteract the "awakeness" I feel from the effexor....

> I've been on Effexor XL for a few weeks and feel pretty bad, not sure if its the drugs or my depression has got worse as i've had GAD for the last 3 years it makes me more nervous and on edge but i'm not sleeping properly so maybe I need some sleeping pills and this will improve my mood. I need help anyone got any ideas?
>
> Kev

 

Having horrible side effects!!

Posted by Cosmic on April 13, 2003, at 17:56:38

In reply to Re: Anyone had success on Effexor XR? » Kevin123, posted by melley on April 13, 2003, at 15:49:29

Just started EXR a couple of weeks ago and am supposed to increase one more 37.5 starting tomorrow but afraid to. Have been sick as a dog for two weeks. Stomach cramps, headaches, insomnia (even /w xanax), tremors. Have lost 18 lbs and I'm a light weight to begin with. Wife says I look like I came out of a German concentration camp. Anyone else with these problems. Really thinking of just quiting these damn things. And the memory sucks!! Walk into a room and forget why. They're messing me up big time. Be careful ppl. Any help??

 

Re: What about life AFTER withdrawl?

Posted by lovemybabies on April 13, 2003, at 20:19:41

In reply to What about life AFTER withdrawl?, posted by Paco on April 12, 2003, at 20:32:57

I'm with you, Paco. It's my first antidepressant/antianxiety and it's changed my life. I'm going on three months and have no plans to quit anytime soon. Most of the side effects are gone and I feel great. My marraige is better, the kids are happier...I have a whole new perspective on life. Don't let the naysayers sway you. I'm not worried about withdrawal. It's temporary. :)

Jen


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