Posted by simone on September 2, 2002, at 8:59:45
In reply to Anyone had success on Effexor XR? , posted by jp on October 24, 1999, at 14:59:14
> 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.Effexor XR eased my depression/anxiety but I gained nearly 15 pounds in eight months, was always constipated and tired. With the help of my doctor I decided to discontinue Effexor XR. I tapered off the medication gradually following my doctor's instructions. Two days after my last dose I developed severe anxiety, flu like symptoms, vivid dreams and basically I felt more depressed than before I ever started taking Effexor XR. This drug worked for me, but the withdrawls of this medication was hell. I never experienced this with other antidepressants. Good luck to all thinking about taking Effexor XR.
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