Posted by Joy on August 26, 2001, at 20:00:00
In reply to Effexor, feel nothing.. anyone experience this?, posted by cerose on August 22, 2001, at 21:40:57
My bf is on 262.5 Effexor XR for three years. Gradually the pdoc brought him to this dose and added Buspar for anxiety. He takes 100 mg Trazadone at night. His whole life has changed. If he goes higher to 300 mgs Effexor XR, it's too high. If he goes down toward 200-225 the dose is too low. Ask your doc about adding Buspar starting low 7.5 mgs twice a day and gradually seeing if that dose, or 15 mgs 2x day. Also while going through all this hell [you might feel more anxiety first 4 or 5 days on Buspar]you can take a little Xanax [generic usually okay] when needed until you are feeling okay [should be within a couple of weeks. Give the Effexor XR a chance. You may need a higher dose; check with doc and ask about adding Buspar. Effexor has really helped my bf. I hope it helps you too. Best wishes.
Joy> I have been on Effexor XR for about 6 weeks now. I have gradually gone up from 75 mg to 225 mg. I feel nothing, except sweaty. I don't feel better, I don't feel worse.
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> I have also tried Zoloft, from 25 mg to 100 mg. No side effects, but not better either.
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> I am being treated from Major Depressive Disorder and Anxiety. I would guesstimate that I have been this way for at least 13 years. I don't really know what it feels like to be different then this.
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> Any one have any ideas?
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