Posted by Elin on June 29, 2002, at 0:38:12
In reply to Anyone had success on Effexor XR? , posted by jp on October 24, 1999, at 14:59:14
Hi, I am currently taking Effexor XR (75mg once a day)and it has helped me tremendously.
I have previously taken ciprimil (no efect), Paroxitine (became agressive and over-anxious), Prozac (was ridiculously highly energetic: couldn't sit down) and Lofeprimine (had a very negative effect, was very depressed and suicidal). However Effexor has been amazing, it began to take effect within the first week. I feel much calmer, my anxiety has almost dissapeared, and i am content - if not happy!
There has been no side effects (although I am still suffering with insomnia), with all the other medication i took my sex drive was adversly affected but this is not the case with effexor, I do not feel drowsy and my judgement doesnt seem to be affected.
I have drank alcohol whilst taking effexor (but only about 4/5 units) and I was fine.
I strongly recommend effexor to anyone who has tried other meds that haven't worked, I was getting to the point when I was ready to give up but I honestly feel as if I have got my life back.
Good Luck everyone, there is hope :)Love,
Elin
Manchester, England.> Hi there,
>
> Anyone care to comment on the use of Effexor? Anyone
> "happy" with it? I have tried Prozac (too much anxiety),
> Serzone (too sedating). I am currently on Buspar for anxiety.
>
> Been reading many different reports... Effexor seems
> to have a lot of success...
>
> please share your thoughts on this.
poster:Elin
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