Posted by Emme on August 17, 2001, at 7:29:01
In reply to A little survey, posted by ksc on August 16, 2001, at 11:33:37
Hi. I think it's pretty common to miss a dose once in a while, especially if your schedule is disrupted. I know I do, although I'm really very compliant and missing doses is unusual for me. I was nicely compliant on Effexor but did ultimately quit because of the side effects. BUT, in with the side effects I had some beneficial effects and those glimpses of improved mood were good, and a nice reminder of what I might feel like with the right meds. Lots of people have had bad experiences with Effexor, but I also know it's a great drug for other people. If you try taking it regularly, have waited long enough to see if the side effects die down, and still don't feel well on it, then it's not right for you. Taper of REALLY slowly, and get back to your doctor to work out a new game plan. Good luck and don't give up hope.
Emme> I am someone who has never been very good about taking my medications properly (i.e. not at the same time every day, and sometimes missing my doses all together. I am also one who had all the nasty side affects with Effexor XR.
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> My question is: How many people who had side affects on the drug took their pills on a regular basis (same time every day, not missing a dose)? And how many people DID miss doses but did NOT have side affects?
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> I'm just curious to see if not taking the meds on a consistant basis might be what's causing the problems.
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> KSC
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