Posted by AnneL on December 1, 2001, at 16:23:18
In reply to effexor scares me, posted by beezie on December 1, 2001, at 15:02:39
Dear Breezie,
First of all, One day at a time! Secondly, before you discontinue your medication, please consult your doctor. He or she may tell you that the nausea may be transient (short-term) or may decide to switch you to another anti-depressant/anti-anxiety medication. Before you worry about being on medication for the rest of your life, focus on finding help for your current situation with your depression and anxiety. I don't believe anyone should try to cure disease "on their own", after all if you had a serious illness (depression is an example of a serious illness) you would not try to cure yourself, would you? You might take antibiotics or follow any of your doctor's instructions, right? Same thing holds true for depression/anxiety. Let your doctor know that you are experiencing nausea. Sometimes a simple over the counter remedy may help and sometimes a prescription to help with nausea may be necessary
(again, short term until it passes). Whatever the solution may be, you need to speak with your doctor as soon as possible to let him or her know about your side effects.I had some start up side effects with Effexor and with some minor tweaking here and there, I am doing well on it. At this point, getting better is the whole issue, I would not concern yourself with what is known as "discontinuation syndrome" at this point. Discontinuation syndrome is managable with your physician's instructions. There is a specific formula for discontinuing Effexor once you have been on 75 mg. or more for two weeks or longer. Please call your doctor, today. I can imagine that nausea must really be a bummer!! Take Care and let us know how you are doing. :) AnneL
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