Posted by gettingbetter on January 10, 2004, at 17:02:06
In reply to Re: Anyone had success on Effexor XR? , posted by angst on January 10, 2004, at 12:21:21
These symptoms are pretty normal and lasted a week or two for me. I would try and stick to it, I have been on Effexor XR 75mg a day for 3 months and truely feel I am starting to get better, I was having very bad panic attacks and had become extremely withdrawn. My panic attacks went away almost instantly and am now starting to put my life back together, though am still a high degree of procrastination and a lack of drive, can anyone help me out on that one.
Anyway hope this helps and hope u find a treatment that is right for you if you decide to give up on effexor.
> 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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