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Posted by ct79 on September 8, 2005, at 0:50:30
In reply to Re: I have been prescribed Effexor » ct79, posted by wildcard on September 7, 2005, at 23:48:45
Wildcard,
This is what I meant to post. I just signed up so I really have no idea where I should have posted the following.
What should I expect ? My past meds have been Zoloft, Celexa, Paxil CR, and another that started with an N . Sorry don't remember what it was. Anyways I am in group therapy at the moment due to an overdose. I have been diagnosed as a manic depressive with a social anxiety disorder as well as Generalized Anxiety Disorder . Which I think go hand in hand. So what I am asking is has anyone with similar afflictions had success with Effexor XR ? Also what can I expect from taking this medication ? Any and all answers are much appreciated.
Posted by ct79 on September 8, 2005, at 0:51:11
In reply to Re: I have been prescribed Effexor » ct79, posted by wildcard on September 7, 2005, at 23:48:45
Wildcard,
This is what I meant to post. I just signed up so I really have no idea where I should have posted the following.
What should I expect ? My past meds have been Zoloft, Celexa, Paxil CR, and another that started with an N . Sorry don't remember what it was. Anyways I am in group therapy at the moment due to an overdose. I have been diagnosed as a manic depressive with a social anxiety disorder as well as Generalized Anxiety Disorder . Which I think go hand in hand. So what I am asking is has anyone with similar afflictions had success with Effexor XR ? Also what can I expect from taking this medication ? Any and all answers are much appreciated.
Posted by scaredofmeds on September 8, 2005, at 0:55:07
In reply to Side effects » scaredofmeds, posted by LynnPerley on September 8, 2005, at 0:14:02
> > I just started this today and already i don't know if i like the way it makes me feel. It knocked me out for 4 hours midday. I suffer from ptsd & depression. I have tried several meds but don't like the way i feel when i'm on them. I have also noticed that my jaw is almost always clinched- which is going to give me a horrible headache. Any suggestions from anyone will be welcome. Also.....I have the worst case of nausea that i have ever had in my life. Can't even think of food i want to hurl.
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> > Thank You!!!
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> Many side effects go away soon, either because your body gets used to the med, or because your dosage is increased and the side effect does not ocur with a higher dosage. I had nausea when starting effexorxr)- when I took with food (breakfast) this helped a lot. Anxiety or sleeping a lot - try taking it at night.
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> I had pretty bad constipation followed by bowel movement emergency (urgency) during the first 3 weeks. . Lots of fun. It went away after about 10 days. Same thing with the restless syndrome.
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>did you also have all the nausea....i'm really tempted to go and dump the bottle in the toilet. I don't know if i can do this for that long.
Posted by wildcard on September 8, 2005, at 6:02:26
In reply to Re: I have been prescribed Effexor, posted by ct79 on September 8, 2005, at 0:02:59
Well everyone is different and reacts differently to meds. but my own experience w/ effexor, it has worked the best of all the AD's ive been on. I have been on every med that u listed so i know how u feel. The meds. u listed mainly focus on ur serontonin and effexor works on serontonin,norepinephrine, and dopamine (Lippincott's 02 drug guide). 37.5 is usually the starting dose and u will go uo to 75mg. I take 225mg(day 2) which is pretty effective for my major depression,ptsd and anxiety. Effexor may cause nausea at first, some irritability, and if ur on xr, trouble sleeping(take in AM if so). There are many more s/e but u can look those up under google. I adapted well to effexor and when i tried to quit, had no harsh s/e. Let me know if i can help.
Posted by wildcard on September 8, 2005, at 6:06:32
In reply to Re: scaredofmeds ; ), posted by scaredofmeds on September 8, 2005, at 0:01:41
At first i did but it subsided. I now take 225mg a day and have no nausea at all but my appetite is not out of control either. ; ) It takes about a week but really depends on ur body. It is worth the relief if u can handle the s/e at first. I took it w/ crackers in the AM when i started and that helped. U can always ask ur doc for something to help temp. w/ the nausea. Good luck!
Posted by ct79 on September 8, 2005, at 6:19:31
In reply to Re: I have been prescribed Effexor » ct79, posted by wildcard on September 8, 2005, at 6:02:26
I am hoping my experience with Effexor XR will be as rewarding as it has been for you. I am going through a ton of changes right now so I will probably notice its affects soon. I dropped my former doctor and am now going with a doctor I met at my first therapy session. Thank you for the adive about taking it in the morning. My doctor also told me to do this as well. Now I know why. Thanks a ton for your responce Wildcard and I will be monitoring and contributing my experience with the new med on this forum.
Again thanks for the reply. If anyone else has anything they would like to chime in on I am all ears/or eyes lol.
Posted by wildcard on September 8, 2005, at 6:32:30
In reply to Re: I have been prescribed Effexor, posted by ct79 on September 8, 2005, at 6:19:31
Posted by graceneeded on September 8, 2005, at 6:51:37
In reply to youre very welcome!! anytime ; ) (nm) » ct79, posted by wildcard on September 8, 2005, at 6:32:30
Took my last 75mg on Saturday and thought it would be fine. Well on Monday the ship started rocking and the Dramamine and Benedryel could not even stop it. On Wednesday I had to leave work to go lay down. Talked to my Pharm. and he said I was coming off too fast. Told me to take another 75mg that night and the side effects went away. Talked to my Meds Doc and he is giving me some 34mg Effexor to slowly help me come off of them. He said different people react in different ways.
I agree the Effexor at 225mg was great but the side affects I was having were too much. Will try to go med less and if need to will revisit meds but I do not think Effexor will be one of them.
Good luck to all of you who are doing well on it and for those trying to leave it the ship can rock pretty hard at times. Danny
Posted by wildcard on September 8, 2005, at 7:04:14
In reply to Thought I was Off Effexor But!, posted by graceneeded on September 8, 2005, at 6:51:37
Posted by TinMan on September 8, 2005, at 8:24:43
In reply to Re: Off of Effexor as of Yesterday back on today » graceneeded, posted by wildcard on September 7, 2005, at 11:30:59
> I have tried soooo many AD's w/o success and effexor xr is the only one that helps me. i take it for severe depression,social and general anxiety along w/ klonopin. i just took 225mg today and i take 1-2mg of klonopin a day. i have NO motivation though so my doc will hopefully add wellbutrin. i quit b/c once again i thought i cld feel better *mind over matter* but i promised myself if i felt bad again, i wld start again before the depression was too bad. ask anything. im glad to help. Abbey
Hi Abbey! I know this has been discussed before, but what is 'klonopin'? How does it help? I have been on Effexor now for several months and the side effects are now teeth clenching, irritability (mild), listlessness, being generally tired and absolutely no sex drive. My Dr. does not want to put me on any more drugs. Any suggestions?!? Please help ~The TinMan
Posted by TinMan on September 8, 2005, at 8:25:19
In reply to Re: Off of Effexor as of Yesterday back on today » graceneeded, posted by wildcard on September 7, 2005, at 11:30:59
> I have tried soooo many AD's w/o success and effexor xr is the only one that helps me. i take it for severe depression,social and general anxiety along w/ klonopin. i just took 225mg today and i take 1-2mg of klonopin a day. i have NO motivation though so my doc will hopefully add wellbutrin. i quit b/c once again i thought i cld feel better *mind over matter* but i promised myself if i felt bad again, i wld start again before the depression was too bad. ask anything. im glad to help. Abbey
Hi Abbey! I know this has been discussed before, but what is 'klonopin'? How does it help? I have been on Effexor now for several months and the side effects are now teeth clenching, irritability (mild), listlessness, being generally tired and absolutely no sex drive. My Dr. does not want to put me on any more drugs. Any suggestions?!? Please help ~The TinMan
Posted by graceneeded on September 8, 2005, at 8:39:38
In reply to Re: Off of Effexor as of Yesterday back on today, posted by TinMan on September 8, 2005, at 8:25:19
The medicine you asked Abby is used for anxiety but I found out it stays in the system too long and can sedate abit. I found that Lorazepam is much like it but does not hang around. I take only 1/4 of a mg when anxiety hits and in five minutes its gone for about 6-8 hours. Most of the time just having a break from it kicks start my thought management or just knocks it out till I feel up to dealing with it. As for the sex drive I will ask my wife. She started on something that has given her a drive like none other. I think it may be used to treat AAD. I will write back when I find out. Danny
Posted by wildcard on September 8, 2005, at 9:09:30
In reply to Re: Off of Effexor as of Yesterday back on today, posted by TinMan on September 8, 2005, at 8:24:43
Hey TinMan!! klonopin is a benzodiazepine(benzo) that is used for seizures and anxiety (panic attacks). unfortunately it can be very addictive if not used as prescribed but it helps take the edgy,irritable feeling away and it seems to help w/ the jaw clenching. i think klonopin is a great med. but i take as little as needed and havnt had any addiction problems w/ it. hope this helps!
Abbey
Posted by wildcard on September 8, 2005, at 9:11:31
In reply to Re: Off of Effexor as of Yesterday back on today, posted by TinMan on September 8, 2005, at 8:24:43
Posted by wildcard on September 8, 2005, at 9:14:11
In reply to Kolnopin and Effexor, posted by graceneeded on September 8, 2005, at 8:39:38
Hey Danny...i tried the lorazepam and it didnt work well for me. it's just about each persons chemical makeup! take care
Abbey
Posted by TinMan on September 8, 2005, at 10:04:00
In reply to Kolnopin and Effexor, posted by graceneeded on September 8, 2005, at 8:39:38
> The medicine you asked Abby is used for anxiety but I found out it stays in the system too long and can sedate abit. I found that Lorazepam is much like it but does not hang around. I take only 1/4 of a mg when anxiety hits and in five minutes its gone for about 6-8 hours. Most of the time just having a break from it kicks start my thought management or just knocks it out till I feel up to dealing with it. As for the sex drive I will ask my wife. She started on something that has given her a drive like none other. I think it may be used to treat AAD. I will write back when I find out. Danny
Yes! Please do let me know has given her a sex drive back! Thanks a LOT! ~TinMan
Posted by TinMan on September 8, 2005, at 10:06:46
In reply to Kolnopin and Effexor, posted by graceneeded on September 8, 2005, at 8:39:38
> The medicine you asked Abby is used for anxiety but I found out it stays in the system too long and can sedate abit. I found that Lorazepam is much like it but does not hang around. I take only 1/4 of a mg when anxiety hits and in five minutes its gone for about 6-8 hours. Most of the time just having a break from it kicks start my thought management or just knocks it out till I feel up to dealing with it. As for the sex drive I will ask my wife. She started on something that has given her a drive like none other. I think it may be used to treat AAD. I will write back when I find out. Danny
Yes! Please do let me know has given her a sex drive back! Thanks a LOT! ~TinMan
Posted by graceneeded on September 8, 2005, at 10:21:24
In reply to Re: Kolnopin and Effexor, posted by TinMan on September 8, 2005, at 10:06:46
She said that she is on Metadate for energy and Lexapro for OCD and a lot of Laughter. All I can say is its working. ;) Danny
Posted by wildcard on September 8, 2005, at 12:28:46
In reply to Re: Kolnopin and Effexor, posted by TinMan on September 8, 2005, at 10:04:00
Nope...sorry TinMan. The best med. that i know of that either has no sexual side effects or actually raises ur libido is Wellbutrin.(It is awesome in that area!!)
Posted by ct79 on September 8, 2005, at 22:16:03
In reply to youre very welcome!! anytime ; ) (nm) » ct79, posted by wildcard on September 8, 2005, at 6:32:30
Well I took my first dose of Effexor XR 37.5 this morning. I had a couple of bouts of confusion but they passed quickly. Also I don't know if it was my hope or just a placebo effect, but I felt more energized about 30mins after I took it.
Posted by wildcard on September 9, 2005, at 2:12:20
In reply to Re: youre very welcome!! anytime ; ), posted by ct79 on September 8, 2005, at 22:16:03
Posted by Ezra666 on September 10, 2005, at 7:48:04
In reply to Was This A Side Affect?, posted by Sis on August 12, 2000, at 16:57:20
I have been using Effexor for about three years at the dose of 450mg a day and it has had both negative and positive effects although the negative list is a lot longer than the positive. Everything from gaining weight, lost use of the mind, to self mutilation. I have been thinking of no longer using it but worried about what I was like before but reading through these messages has helped me to decide to end this. I also take Xanax which would help, hopefully. At the moment I'm not too worried about side effects because I enjoy the brain buzzing as you guys call it (perfect description) but I'm going to be careful with it. It does help knowing that there are so many people out there who are feeling the same as I do. Almost makes me feel better.
Posted by TinMan on September 10, 2005, at 9:06:54
In reply to Long time user of Effexor, posted by Ezra666 on September 10, 2005, at 7:48:04
Hi Ezra666,
I don't have the "brain buzzing" as it has been described. I have gone to 150 mg but have found myself obsessing about things (OCD). So now I am back up to 225 mg. I do feel lethargic, low motivation, hungry, no sex drive and I sometimes "forget" things. (But I did that before, too.) My Dr. does not want to add Wellbutrin to the Effexor.You dose seems to me to be a little high. Were you self mutilating BEFORE the Effexor? Has it helped? If the negatives outweigh the positives, then, yes, you are wise to try something different.
Good luck and keep us posted on how you are doing!
Posted by Ezra666 on September 10, 2005, at 9:17:29
In reply to Re: Long time user of Effexor, posted by TinMan on September 10, 2005, at 9:06:54
Posted by Ezra666 on September 10, 2005, at 9:24:47
In reply to Re: Long time user of Effexor (nm), posted by Ezra666 on September 10, 2005, at 9:17:29
Sorry, my second message and I mess it up. That makes one feel stupid. Anyway as I said in the message that didn't show up. My GP put on the high dosage because the smaller ones made me worse. As for the self mutilation it was something I did sometimes but now it's something I think of and do a lot.
I have to say that writing to people likes makes me feel very anxious but I will stay in touch and hopefully I'll be able to give others advice.
Thanks for such a quick response!
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