Posted by emmahoward on November 1, 2004, at 13:56:40
In reply to Anyone had success on Effexor XR? , posted by jp on October 24, 1999, at 14:59:14
How many of you people are being prescribed effexor by a general practitioner, and how many of you are getting it by a spcialized psychaitrist? (oh sorry about spelling...) I am amazed at the levels some people are taking and how fast. Even my psychaitrist admits that in the begining of his career he was giving out large doses but has seen the results and knows that even 150mg is simply too much and isnt good for the body. As I mentioned before, the months I have been on it, ive gradually increased by doseage, and I feel fine. Im allowed to even miss my dose if I forget to take it on time (always at 7am) and I have felt no withdrawl at all. I think hes a firm believer on what time you take the medictions...again he believes that depression and anxiety have alot to do with your biological clock (what time your body is programmed to wake, and to sleep.)
Last year I was prescribed effexor by a GP and she didnt know what she was doing to me. She increased my dose almost immidiatly and I felt like I was going mad...so I would have to agree that prescribed effexor the wrong way can definitly cause some anger at the drug, but after having gone back on it, the right way, there is no problems at all- even when I miss a dose. I think the resentment should not be targeted at the drug, but maybe at the doctors who dont know what their doing.As well, are there people here who are seeking help with a psychologist as well to help their problems ? I have yet to do this, but apparently theres more luck getting better sooner, and easier if there is someone there to listen and work with along with the medications we are being given.
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