Posted by waterlily on May 19, 2003, at 14:51:54
In reply to Re: Sexual Disfunction of Effexor » Kuschelbär, posted by Napaba on May 19, 2003, at 8:25:09
> Find a different drug. Effexor isn't worth it.
I've tried Zoloft, Paxil, Prozac, imipramine, Serzone, Buspar, and Wellbutrin. None has tackled my anxiety as well as Effexor.
> I started taking 37.5 mg of Effexor 3 days ago, and after reading the thread about side effects/withdrawals I am scared to death to take it any longer.
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> > I am more concerned about my ability to achieve an erection (which I currently have no trouble with) and orgasm (ditto).
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> > Also, I work in a hospital and don't need tremors or sweats.
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> > Any comments?
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> > Thanks
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> > K
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I think that if you haven't tried other medications, it might be a good idea to give them a chance. However, as I stated above, I've tried many of them and Effexor works best for me. The sexual side effects are a problem at the 150 mg that I'm taking, but not so much of a problem that they outweigh the benefits. You mentioned tremors and sweats. It's possible that they will go away after you've been on the medication for a few weeks, should you decide to give Effexor a chance. I had nausea, headaches, sweating, etc. for the first few days on Effexor, but they went away. Similarly, when I started Serzone I had short-term memory problems, but they went away after a few weeks on the medication.
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