Posted by AnnieDonia on August 18, 2001, at 11:13:01
In reply to Adjusting to Effexor - anyone want to share experi, posted by DP on August 15, 2001, at 21:25:18
Jimmy,
I hope you stuck with it. I started Effexor IR 6 weeks ago. The nausea was horrific but only lasted 2 days. Within 5 days I was feeling the welcome AD effect. I chose Effexor BECAUSE it works so quickly for me and the side effects subside after the first few days. It was, literally, a lifesaver for me at a time when my depression and anxiety were the worst in 10 years, ECT only made things worse, and my ability (and desire) to survive was severely tested. I am hopeful now that I can make it until the Selegiline patch (the closest I've gotten to "normal") is available. Good luck with Effexor.
Annie> I did it, I FINALLY did it after seeing my bottle of Effexor on the table for nearly a week not touching it. I brought it to work with me and took it with my bagel this morning.
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> OMFG, I thought I was going to lose my mind. Hard to believe that a small 37.5mg pill can do so much damage. I started out sweating, which turned into dizziness which ultimately turned into extreme nausea. I finally had to take an empty office and just lay down. After not feeling any better and the fear of "losing it" became more eminent, I decided to take the Lorazepam (0.5mg) the doctor also gave me (for those time I feel a panic attack coming on).
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> Eventually I was able to get up, but I could not shake the slight nausea I still had and I was very UNsocial. Couldn't laugh, couldn't get pissed off, couldn't have ANY emotions, but I just wanted to be left alone. Had NO appetite whatsoever either.
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> Call me a baby, call me a whimp, but I picked up the phone and dialed my doctor because what I was feeling didn't feel right. He told me to come in on my lunch break which I did. I explained everything and he said just stick it out for a week. If not, he'll prescribe something called Buspar (sp?) if things don't improve. He explained that everyone goes through this while adjusting to the med.
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> I'm FINALLY at home now (whew, what a long day). I am drinking a glass of wine and am starting to feel somewhat back to normal. I feel hungry now so I think I'll go eat something.
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> I hope to get some input from people who had to adjust to Effexor. I need some good news at this point.
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> Thanks in advance for your help, guys!
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> Jimmy
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