Posted by dragonfly25 on December 28, 2003, at 17:21:20
In reply to Effexor XR - Some Advice Desperately Needed.HELP., posted by Gummybear on December 28, 2003, at 14:59:56
Hi G. Bear
i had muscle twitches and "brain shocks" as someone described in another post. i had them the entire time i was on effexor. but i wasn't sure the twitches were caused by the drug or the combination i was on. you have confirmed for me that it was effexor. the twitches have gone away about 80%. i have on rare occasions more exaggerated falling asleep twitches, i understand your concern about the nevrous system as i still stress about that. i would talk to your doc about lowering your dose, that helped me. as for seroquil, if it helps take it, i don't think it will do anything to you. but i would discuss with your doc whether effexor is working for you or not- i am not clear if it has helped your GAD and depression. if it hasn't it doesn't make sense to add anotehr drug to treat a side effect that you are getting from a drug that is making you feel any better. my personal opinion is to avoid drugs as much as you can and try to deal with things in therapy- that is coming from someone on 2 drugs working my way down to one, but doctors are quite eager to prescribe and as a patient we should be wary. i really hope this is helpful.
dragonfly> Hi, I am 23 years old and have developped GAD and major depression about 4 weeks ago. I have since been on Effexor XR at 37.5mg for one week, 75mg for another week, and now 150mg.
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> When I increased my dose from 75mg to 150mg, I have started to get uncontrollable muscle twitches. It's really scaring me.... Do these go away????? They are not major but the worst part is that they are uncontrollable... have I messed up my nervous system somehow??? Please help....
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> Also, I wake up constantly during the night - I think this is from the Effexor XR.... does this also go away???? Will I ever be able to sleep again???
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> The Doctor has prescribed 25mg of Seroquel at night, which I have been taking... can this drug have serious side effects on such a low dose??? it's an anti-phsycotic drug which I am very reluctant in taking.
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> Please any help would be greatly appreciated??? Do this problems go away with time??? It's only been 4 weeks.... thanks,
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> G. Bear.
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