Posted by kid47 on May 8, 2001, at 15:19:52
In reply to Re: Effexor: MY Conclusions, posted by Irene on May 8, 2001, at 14:34:02
Hi Irene.
> How long after completely coming off Effexor did you feel well again?
Actually after about 11 mos, on FXR I began to feel "normal." When I realized this was not a fluke (or hypomania) I decided to wean off FXR. I started slooowly tapering my dose over about 7wks. & have continued to feel pretty good. This is day 14 med free so keep your fingers crossed!!!>Is your depression really over? That's such good news.
God I hope so!!!!! I also am aware it could return but trying to be optomistic.
> I myself weaned off last week, but started Serzone two days ago because I was still moody and had anxiety. I still wonder if it's the underlying depression I'm feeling or if I gave myself enough time after coming off the Effexor.
> IreneGood question. I'm curious....how long were you on FXR. What dose. Why did you stop taking it?
As you probably know It could take at least 6 weeks before you notice any improvement from the Serezone. In my case Serezone helped my anxiety but did little for my depression. It did make me very sleepy. But as u know everyone is different in their response to meds. Because of FXR's short half life & the time it might take for the Serezone to work you might be suffering from both a recurrence of depression & some discontinuation fx from the FXR. Geez....it's never easy is it. At any rate if you still feel lousy after a bit be sure & ask your doc about it. Good luck!! Take care
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