Posted by Irene on May 8, 2001, at 14:26:16
In reply to New to Effexor, posted by Iris on May 7, 2001, at 10:33:44
When I started Effexor 3 years ago, it took me weeks to adjust to it. I also had trouble sleeping (Trazodone at bedtime helped a lot); very dry mouth, constipation; anxiety -the tingling in extremities, waking in the early morning, sweaty palms, and nausea, low appetite (Klonopin eased the anxiety. I stopped the Klonopin after a few months when Effexor finally kicked in). All of these symptoms happen as your body adjusts to the increasing dosage. These side effects were hard for me for a few weeks and then I noticed improvement over another few more weeks. It was a couple of months before we worked out the correct dosage for me, and then it really took care of my depression. I had tried Paxil and Zoloft before finding Effexor. Every one's body is different. It might work for you, or it may not - the hard part is waiting the couple of months to find out if it's the right one.
Hang in there.
Also, I started with 37.5mg. I wonder starting at 75mg might have been too much of a jolt to your body. Tell your doctor everything. Good rapport with your doc is important.
Irene
> Hi,I am new to this and I was wondering if anyone could tell me how long it takes for the side effects to go away - will they at all? I started taking Effexor a week ago and I am taking 75mg a day. So far I'm having the following side effects:Trouble sleeping (I sleep for about three to four hours wake up and I'm wide awake,can't go back to sleep) plus I can't remember my dreams anymore.My jaw feels very tight with pain going into my ears.I am very! constipated :-( My arms and legs are falling asleep and I get this tingly feeling in my whole body.I constantly have sweaty palms. I did fell a little nausea for the first couple of days but that went away. I don't have much appetite. If there is someone out there who knows how long it takes for it to go away, please let me know.I am very scared taking this drug, like I said I am new to this. Thank's a lot to anyone who will answer me
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