Posted by Dr. Bob on November 7, 2003, at 18:04:16
In reply to Re: Effexor question » Smilez, posted by Clayton on November 7, 2003, at 9:24:39
Considering Effexor: A ?, Smilez or » Clayton
Posted by KimberlyDi on November 7, 2003, at 14:01:38
If Effexor works for you, it can be solid gold. Even if it works for you, the doctor may stop it because it raises your blood pressure sky-high (as in my case). If it doesn't work or only partway, the Side Effects (SE's) are unacceptable. And it seems to be a given that stopping Effexor once you've started for awhile is darn near impossible for some people and extremely difficult for the majority of the remainder.
I wouldn't recommend it except as a last line of defense. Plus, I wouldn't recommend trying it while you are also on another Anti-Depressant (AD). Adding the complexities of another AD to Effexor plus the reaction that results from combining the 2 (or more) boggles my mind.
It has serious SE's and serious withdrawal.
On the other hand, I wish I could remain on it. Effexor plus Strattera (added later on) really worked for me.
And p.s. I responded well to both paxil and effexor. if paxil worked for you... ? who knows.
Good Luck,
KDi in TX
> But we want to consider all options and that is why I'm asking about the SSNRI, Effexor. Anything you are willing to share about your symptoms and Effexor's efficacy and effects and side-effects is greatly appreciated.
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> Thank you so much!----
Re: Considering Effexor: A ?, Smilez or
Posted by awatts on November 7, 2003, at 17:19:43
In reply to Considering Effexor: A ?, Smilez or » Clayton, posted by KimberlyDi on November 7, 2003, at 14:01:38
> If Effexor works for you, it can be solid gold. Even if it works for you, the doctor may stop it because it raises your blood pressure sky-high (as in my case).
The bp thing was easily fixed for me. My bp went to 160/105. 20mg of Inderal(propranolol) 4 times a day brought in back down to 115/65. I take 225mg of Effexor ER. Effexor is the only AD that has ever worked for me, and I've tried most of them.
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