Posted by Starwatcher on September 16, 2002, at 19:50:33
In reply to Re: Anyone had success on Effexor XR? , posted by trella77 on September 16, 2002, at 19:15:58
> Hi, the Dr just gave me Effexor today and I was doing some research. I found this website posting and I am scared to death now. the withdrawls seem to be horrible. If anyone has any advice as to start this med or get on a different one please help me!!! I am getting on Effexor to help with Depression and Anxiety and to help wean myself off Xanax (which I have been on for 5 years) THANKS ... I am also scared of weight gain and sexual side affects
I would talk to your doctor about it as soon as possible. How many mgs. has he put you on per day? Do you work? It may be possible to split the dosage to minimize side effects. I waited and started my dose at 75 mg. on the weekend, and I surewas glad I did. It made me VERY sleepy! But - that's the amount my doctor SUGGESTED I start at - and my treatment is for fobromyalgia, not depression and anxiety.
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