Posted by jammin on December 4, 2002, at 12:21:04
In reply to Re: Effexor XR? Successful but very ugly !-zinya, posted by japonica on December 3, 2002, at 11:58:50
Japonica,
Thanks for positive feedback. I just got off of Paxil about a month ago, but I was experiencing very high hostility towards everyone especially when alcohol was involved.I told my doctor I would like to try something else, and Effexor XR was suggested.
> 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.
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> 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.
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> I have also gone as long as 36 hours without a dose and experience absolutely no symptoms at all.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> My point is I, thus far, have *nothing* negative to say about this medication.
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> As always, thanks to all who take the time here to be supportive. I find the information here to be invaluable.
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> Best to all -japonica
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