Posted by MDR on March 5, 2002, at 11:12:53
In reply to Re: Generalized Anxiety Disorder Effexor XR » MDR, posted by sid on March 4, 2002, at 20:29:27
> I'm taking 75mg a day of Effexor XR against anxiety and long-standing dysthymia, with good results. I've been on 75mg a day for 2 months now, and I'll stay at that level unless the effectiveness decreases. I read a lot about much much higher dosages, but so far I'm having success at that level.
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> I had MANY serious side effects in the first week (at 37.5mg a day only), so it may take a while before you can assess the performance of Effexor XR. If you feel weird or downright bad for up to a few weeks, talk to your doc and try waiting some more, things might improve and Effexor XR might turn out to be worth toughing it out initially. It's been my experience so far (3.5 months total).
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> - sid
> Sid, I appreciate the information. So far, knock on wood, I have had few side effects from Effexor. Mostly sleep disruption -- I wake up a lot at night. I do feel light-headed a lot throughout the day and have ringing in my ears. I am assuming some of this will go away after time. Thanks again.
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