Posted by Judy on June 15, 2001, at 13:13:14
In reply to Re: Terrified of Effexor, posted by stjames on June 14, 2001, at 11:26:24
> My doctor wants me to try effexor along with my current medications. I am scared to take it. I am concerned about the side effects, especially the nausea. Any suggestions or comments, would be appreciated, good or bad.
rmshed -
There seems to be a bit of a paradox about discussing meds/side effects/withdrawal with others. On the one hand, it's very comforting to read that someone is experiencing or has experienced what you're going through; but on the other hand, it's very scary to read someone's horror story and fear the same thing may happen to you.
You have to keep reminding yourself that we are all totally different in our experiences and our ability to deal with them.
I took Effexor and Effexor XR about five years apart. Neither of them made me nauseous. (And I am a 'nausea freak'! It's amazing I allowed myself to become pregnant a second time after the morning sickness I had during my first pregnancy!) Unfortunately, neither type of Effexor turned out to be *my* relief from depression, and I weaned off them very easily both times. No withdrawal horror stories here.
So as you will see here time and again: YMMV (Your Mileage May Vary).
Judy
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