Posted by Cam W. on May 18, 2000, at 22:45:58
In reply to Re: Effexor XR does it really work?, posted by Michele on May 18, 2000, at 14:40:03
Michele - Give the Effexor another week or two, unless the panic attacks are unmanageable. All SSRI-like drugs will cause an initial increase in anxiety until your body adjusts to the drug. This adjustment ususally occurs within two weeks of starting the drug, but some people are just more sensitive to the effects (sometimes this means that their depression will respond better to the antidepressant). Your body may just may be a little slower to adapt to the receptor changes needed to bring about better serotonin flow.As Noa says, do tell your doctor of the panic, he/she may give you a few anxiolytics (eg low dose Ativan) to help you when the panic occurs. She is also correct that many people need to start at a lower dose and stay on that lower dose for longer than four days (the 4 days is just an average). It would be a shame to give up on a drug too early, especially if it is working for the depressive symptoms.
Good luck and I hope this helps - Cam
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