Posted by sasha71 on January 21, 2004, at 20:10:19
In reply to Nightmares, posted by becka on January 21, 2004, at 19:58:38
I talked to my dr. about some of these issues and basically his response was: every person is
different and responds differently to medications. If these things I am reading, upsets me, then quit
reading. Otherwise, take it as "possibilities" and be prepared, learn more, and make intelligent choices.I've been on 225mg Effexor XR for almost 2 years. As long as I stay on it, don't forget a dose, and all that, it's great.
It gets me to my level playing field where I can get out of bed and function.
The nightmares and other side effects seem to become a problem when I forget to take my meds - which makes sense if you think about it.
I don't have any plans in the foreseeable future to come off Effexor. So I may end up being a guinea pig for those missing long-term studies. That's
fine with me. Because for now, it works. I accept that I will be on medication for my depression probably for the rest of my life along with therapy and
lots of support from friends and family. That's the combination that works for me. I take one away, and the rest can't seem to make up the difference.I see lots of people who start taking AD with the attitude of "it's only temporary". And for them, it might be. But unfortunately, about the time it's beginning to
really make a difference for them, they decide they don't need it anymore. And then they cry about the withdrawal effects. Imagine withdrawing from insulin. Or blood
pressure medication. Or glaucoma meds. When a medicine is doing its job, your body needs it and when you tell it to do without - there are going to be
repercussions. Especially cold-turkey.Anyway, just some thoughts.
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