Posted by bronwyn on January 4, 2001, at 9:04:21
In reply to Re: Anyone had success on Effexor XR? » Yasmeen McKnelly, posted by Aubs on January 3, 2001, at 20:18:27
> > > Hi there,
> > >
> > > Anyone care to comment on the use of Effexor? Anyone
> > > "happy" with it? I have tried Prozac (too much anxiety),
> > > Serzone (too sedating). I am currently on Buspar for anxiety.
> > >
> > > Been reading many different reports... Effexor seems
> > > to have a lot of success...
> > >
> > > please share your thoughts on this.
> >
> > I have been taking Effexor for about 2 years now. It literally saved my life. My whole life I felt that there was something wrong with me because now matter how happy I SHOULD have felt, I was always sad. When I was in college I tried to kill myself. From then until I was 29 I can't count how many psychiatrists I saw. They all tried "to get to the root of my problems". But not one of them tried medication or realized that MAYBE, my problem wasn't psychological.
> > Then, I injured my ankle (for which I am STILL having troubles). I was (and am) in pain 24/7. I was under so much stress that I again became suicidal. My orthopedist sent me to a psychiatrist for "pain management". We talked for a while and he then told me that he didn't think I needed pain management. He decided to put me on Zoloft. I wasn't depressed anymore, but I was a zombie. Then he put me on Effexor. I can't believe the difference it has made. After I had been on it for a couple of months I was visiting my parents and my mother made a comment. She said that she couldn't remember the last time she had seen me smile or heard me laugh. It was then that I realized, NEITHER COULD I.
> > I've been on it now for about 2-2 1/2 years, and it is probably the best thing that ever happened to me. The only side effect that I have noticed is that I get sleepy. So, I take it about 2 hours before bed every night and now I wake up refreshed in the morning. I guess I've been lucky. I have the maximum benifit and minimum side-effects. But if anyone ever has any questions about anti-deppressants, Effexor XR is the FIRST one I would recommend for them to try.
>
> I agree!!! I was on Paxil.....some help but too many bad side effects....I felt emotionless!! Tried adding Buspar....That was awful (different for everone..either it really works or really doesn't) THen I got effexor....WOW what a difference. I've read many of the comments....mostly bad. Just think..people wouldn't normally post unless something bad was happening with the meds. Which is why I am here. This medicine is a life saver for me!!! The side effects are annoying....vivid dreams, a littleupset stomach, loss of appetite....major loss! But they go away with time. Overall though....It's great!!Hi....I have been on Effexor for about 3 months now. 75mg/day. I take it at night to avoid day time drowsiness...works great. Also, to combat nausea during the day I take a small amount (25mg) of Gravol.I feel good with this med. also. I have tried Zoloft and Paxil (did not do well with either) Interestingly enough, as with the story from Aub, it was a physical injury that led to the discovery of my depression. I am an athlete and had a bad back injury for which I needed surgery. I became so incredibly depressed after (suicidal) that my Dr. suggested a Psychiatrist..I told my Dr. that seeing the Psychiatrist was a waste. He then suggested medication. My problem, I believe has always been chemical not psychological. All my life I was under the impression that everyone was as depressed as myself yet somehow they hid it better or managed it better. It's funny the things we make up when we don't understand what is going on. Since taking Effexor my life is managable and stable without the yo-yo up-down that has caused me so much grief and lost relationships in the past (not to mention lost career opportunities!). I hope others have as much success with this med.!
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