Posted by Loki on December 1, 2004, at 1:07:20
I took effexor for about 2 years and suffered huge weight gain, blurred vision when changing dosages, and the itching others have mentioned. After seeing a naturopath who changed my diet and increased my exercise, he convinced me to wean off the Effexor. The withdrawal was torture for 6 weeks. Blurred vision, tingling in limbs, anxiety. I swore I would never go back on Effexor. My depressive symptoms crept back and I went on to Celexa for the past 2 years.
I have never felt as good mood wise as when I was on Effexor but I can't believe that I'm considering going back on it. Depression is worse than ever. If I take the amount of Celexa I need 60 mgs I get so dry that I get respiratory complications and even got pneumonia last winter. My shrink has tried a few "cocktails" to give me a boost, but I've never felt worse.
Am I nuts to go back to Effexor?
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