Posted by Mud on September 2, 2001, at 16:24:17
In reply to Re: Beginning my fourth year..., posted by Sea on September 2, 2001, at 14:40:14
Sea-
I didn't have any awful side effects, certainly nothing that would make me want to stop taking effexor. There was a lot of exhileration for me in the first few weeks, enough that I told my wife I didn't see how anyone could even think about being depressed with this drug. And that's the way it's been for me for three years.
I started out on the low dosage, building up over about a week to 150mg, and that is where I still am today. I haven't felt any need whatsoever to increase the dose, nor have I ever wanted to stop taking it. It's just been a nice time from day 1...improved outlook, lessened anxiety, better relationships with my wife and family, more enjoyment of all aspects of life. I may qualify as an effexor xr poster child, except that I'm too old.
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