Posted by japonica on December 3, 2002, at 11:58:50
In reply to Re: Effexor XR? Successful but very ugly! » Dan L, posted by zinya on December 2, 2002, at 15:15:23
I continue to be somewhat the odd man out in the Effexor arena. I've been on it for 2 months (currently @75mg.). My experience has been positive from the start and continues to be so.
I do occasionally forget a dose. I typically take it mid-morning. When I have taken the forgotten dose at bedtime this does tend to slightly disrupt my sleep. Effexor energizes me; I don't suffer any sleepiness at all.
I have also gone as long as 36 hours without a dose and experience absolutely no symptoms at all.
I continue to lose weight (not a bad thing); I am very focused at work ( I am a technical writer); my depression is virtually non-existent; and my anxiety is well under control.
As I've stated in previous posts, I have tried other anti-depressants with varying degrees of success for many years. Effexor has been the best.
In the interest of fairness, beginning the medication somewhat coincided with the separation from my emotionally unavailable alcoholic husband of 20 years (my decision). That in itself has had a positive impact on my outlook.
My point is I, thus far, have *nothing* negative to say about this medication.
As always, thanks to all who take the time here to be supportive. I find the information here to be invaluable.
Best to all -japonica
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