Posted by Cee Jay on October 31, 2004, at 16:58:50
In reply to starting effexor... keep posting.. success/dosage?, posted by jp on October 25, 1999, at 12:01:53
> so I went to see my GP today (psychiatrist appointment
> is only in 2-3 weeks)... and got a prescription
> for effexor. the gp advised that I start on the
> normal version, at 37.5mg twice a day, and then,
> if I tolerate it, move to the XR version.
>
> Will such a low dose have any effect at all? what am
> I to expect. how soon does it produce a noticable
> and favourable effect? Anyone on such a low dose?
>
>
Started Effexor XR two days ago, two doses of 37.5 XR. Effects/perceptions: light pressure sensation in head; only four hours sleep; dry mouth; exacerbates reflux. But provides even keeled affect. (Also prescribed .5 xanax for stonach spasm and sleep.) Given the withdrawal symptoms here described, I am doubtful about this Rx for me. Tried Paxil two years ago with severe nausea. Deal with gneralized anxiety and now recent death of elderly parent to whom I was closely bonded.
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