Posted by girlie on July 12, 2001, at 10:26:01
Hi there,
I'm new to this board but I've been looking around. I saw some old posts regarding Effexor and pregnancy. Since the posts were from October of 2000, I was wondering if anyone has found out any new information regarding the effects of this drug during pregnancy.I will be getting married in October of this year, and we want to start trying to conceive right away. I am on 300mg of Effexor XR, but I have just recently been reduced to 225mg/day in an effort to wean off of the drug. I can see that many of you have tried to go "cold turkey" and have felt the side effects. In my reduced dosage I occasionaly have the feeling that my mind and body are not in sync, dizziness, "electric shocks", etc. Hey, I had to wean onto Effexor, I knew I'd have to wean off some day.
This drug has done wonders for me, primarily in the area of controlling my anxiety. I am very nervous to be coming off of Effexor but, since I haven't found any proof that it won't cause birth defects, I need to. I have also noticed reduced sexual desire over the years and I have a very hard time reaching orgasm. I am hoping that things will get better as I wean off.
Anyone else have experience weaning off of Effexor? How long did it take you? Keep in mind, anxiety attacks are my biggest issue. A few weeks ago I tried to reduce dosage and I had several days of hardly being able to breathe due to anxiety. I went back on 300mg and have just started trying to reduce again.
I'm sorry this is so long, it just feels good to talk about it!!! LOL
Thanks
poster:girlie
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