Posted by angst on January 10, 2004, at 12:21:21
In reply to Anyone had success on Effexor XR? , posted by jp on October 24, 1999, at 14:59:14
Was put on Effexor Xr, 37.5 mg for GAD.
Took 1 pill each day for 3 days.
My experience:
non-stop sweating palms and feet,
tight jaw, loss of appetite (including thirst),
jittery, dilated pupils, unable to function at work - had to take 3 days off, sinus headache,
nervousness, unable to concentrate or sit still,
rapid talking, only able to sleep by taking Seroquel and Clonopin (small doses).
I will not take another pill. The only positive was that the Effexor helped my IBS-D symptoms,
but I'd rather go to the toilet all day than experience these feelings.
I am so glad I did my research before staying on this dreadful med one more day.
I see doc this Tuesday, am planning to give him an earful.
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