Posted by KimberlyDi on January 16, 2004, at 16:28:53
In reply to effexor-what can I expect, posted by sb2 on January 15, 2004, at 19:05:31
In a nutshell:
If you're taking the XR version, you probably won't feel the *punch* until your dosage is higher than 150mg. If sleeping is the problem, ask for a prescription for Trazadone to take at night. Or try Benedryl. You'll need Benedryl anyways for the time when you decide to stop taking the Effexor. Never let your prescription run out, and when you want to quit, taper down slowly. Withdrawal is a PAIN. Benedryl seems to help with queasiness/dizziness. There are a vast array of side effects, most that fade away. Until you up your dosage. You get to experience the side effects again, and maybe have a few new ones. LOLMONITOR YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE! Effexor worked wonders for my depression, but was too hard on my heart/blood pressure.
Good Luck!
KDi in TX
> I have been taking 75mgs of effexor for 10 days now. I cannot take it in the morning because of drowsiness, at night dreams with a feeling that I did not get any sleep at all. How long should I give it. I have taken prozac, welbutrin, paxil, celexa, and neurontin. I wish I can find one that helps with my depression but I need motivation also. Is this the right one. They say it is Prozac with a punch. Can anyone help me thanks
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