Posted by Noa on March 8, 2001, at 15:21:15
In reply to Re: If you have ever used Effexor ... » willow, posted by Cam W. on March 8, 2001, at 7:04:30
I agree with Cam. This medication has helped me. And it can help others, but it is important that it be used properly and with knowledge about proper dosing, and how to wean off of it if to be discontinued. It would be extremely unfortunate, imho, if it got a bad rap altogether just because people werent' prepared with the right information about how to use it effectively.
BTW, I tried Prozac, Paxil and Wellbutrin before Effexor. Prozac worked but the first time I was on it was only for about a year. Then, when I tried again, it kept pooping out and I couldn't tolerate higher doses. Same with Paxil. Wellbutrin immediately caused headaches and tinnitus for me. Effexor got a good response for me in a short time.
It isn't perfect, there are side effects to deal with and manage, and I ended up augmenting it with other meds for that reason when it became clear that I had a maximum dose that I could tolerate, but it did give the AD effect I desparately needed.
I hope it doesn't get demonized. It would be a total shame.
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