Posted by Chandelen on December 31, 2003, at 0:56:04
In reply to Effexor XR - Some Advice Desperately Needed.HELP., posted by Gummybear on December 28, 2003, at 14:59:56
> 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.Hi Gummy Bear!,...First, this is very important: please IMMEDIATELY QUIT taking the Seroquel if you have any twitching! And please tell your doctor about the twitching. If he keeps you on Seroquel at that point, it's time to find another doctor.
For me, the Effexor side effects went away
in a few weeks, but if they would have persisted I would have switched back to Serzone for anxiety disorders. I am now on Wellbutrin/Serzone plus 2.5mg Buspar 2X/day. The Wellbutrin stimulation counteracts the Serzone tiredness. Anxiety greatly improved!
The sleep problem went away with Effexor for me, but I quit due to a rare side effect of kidney
pain/stone. So it was back to Serzone alone, which is great for sleep, but really ...zoned me out during the day. The Wellbutrin has been awesome.As for Seroquel, I would immediately stop taking it, as it can cause permanent tardive dyskinesia, a terrible condition, and tell your doctor about the twitches. Sorry to shout up at the top, but that and be an extremely dangerous high risk drug, and there are much better drugs to help you sleep with no risk of a horrible permanent condition.
Take care,
Chandelen
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