Posted by askBob on December 31, 2002, at 23:43:48
In reply to Re: Anyone had success on Effexor XR? » charlie mac, posted by Lynnads on December 30, 2002, at 9:04:40
Heart palpitations are nothing to mess with, but many people get them from stress or anxiety. I hear that many antidepressants have early "side-effects" which are actually caused by anxiety -- anxiety about taking the medication. If you are having trouble sleeping as well, try a mild anti-anxiety med at bedtime. After a week or so the palpitations should go away. Xanax is too addictive -- Klonapin worked for me (Clonazepam 0.5 mg). I can't take it during the day (as my doc prescribed) but I get edgy if I don't take it every night. It may lower your blood pressure, so discuss it with a good doctor.
> To your question, yes it is the Effexor that is causing your heart palpitations. Go see your doctor as soon as possible and perhaps they can put you on an alternative anti-depressant.
> I too have been on Effexor for a short while and suddenly started getting heart palpitations. I have had past problems with my heart and found that once on Effexor it became more aggrivated. I do have an appt. with my doctor and plan to get off Effexor imediately. Although extremely happy with the outcome of Effexor, I believe heart palpitations are nothing to mess with.
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