Posted by daizy on March 9, 2003, at 10:42:22
In reply to re: starting effexor tomorrow , posted by M. J. L. on March 9, 2003, at 10:11:04
> I started taking effexor xr in Dec. 2002. I am presently taking 225mg every evening. I also take 40mg prozac in am. I am feeling nausea most of time. I feel like I cant deal w anything. Im not feeling suicidal, but i feel like i need to get away from everything-my house, job, husband, responsibilities, etc. i feel like a totally different person. Like i need to just get up and leave everything and start over. it is a scary feeling. The doctor has increased my dose to where it is now. I go in spurts of being really wired and then needing a nap. i am so tired sometimes and sluggish. But when i get a burst of energy, I feel like i can do anything. I do things i normally would never think of doing. its like i have a different personality and cant get enough of otherwise deviant behavior. Has anyone ever felt this? Or am I alone. it is scary.
No your not alone, that sounds exactly how I was when I was on effexor, and I was only taking a small dose! Actaully You described my feelings at the time exactly! It might be that its making you manic. I also felt weird, Like I was manic and anxious at the same time, hard to describe. Feelings of being angry and annoyed by everyone too. Maybe you should go back to the doctor and tell everything, It might be that you need to change meds. Good luck!
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