Posted by Frankie on February 15, 2002, at 1:24:02
In reply to Success with Effexor XR!, posted by A0102 on February 11, 2002, at 2:34:57
> I have been taking Effexor XR for the past 3 weeks. I was last taking 150mg/day. 4 days ago, I decided to stop taking Effexor and that ranks among the most successful experiences I've ever had with antidepressants. No nausea, no headaches, no withdrawl whatsoever. My depression is about 50% better than it ever was while I was taking it. My conclusion to taking Effexor is GOOD RIDDANCE!!! While on it, I had been sleeping 18 hours a day easily and sometimes not even waking up for 2 to 3 days at a time. My eyes were constantly bloodshot (bad). Couple that with the fact that they were always half closed from being so tired and most everyone I knew thought I was coming down from a crack high every time they saw me :( Not to mention that during all this my depression was as bad as it has ever been. Of course, everyone is different and I can't say that it won't help anyone, but in my opinion this med is shite. I can definitely feel justified in telling everyone not to go with this as a first line treatment. As a matter of fact, put this one just ahead of ECT. Thank goodness for that short halflife, thought, onward to MAOIs before depression returns. Best of luck everyone...
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> Adam
Adam,I see that you tore the other guy a new a## for getting on you for increasing the dose of Effexor so fast. Well, hate to tell you, but he is most likely right. A little harsh, but right. Go to EffexorXR.com if you don't believe him. Any antidepressant will not be, and should not be, judged over a few weeks. Especially when someone is playing Russian Roulette with the med! If you don't want other's advice, you should not be on this site! Effexor may suck. ( I would not know because I have never taken it. ) I have heard a lot of negatives. But, you should at least consult with your doctor before screwing around with dosages. Unless you don't want to receive any benefits. I hate to see what you will write back to me, but the other guy and myself are only getting on you because it is dangerous to toy with these medications like this. A serotonin syndrome would likely be an uncomfortable death!
Frankie.
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