Posted by awatts on December 27, 2004, at 9:53:24
In reply to Effexor Freak out!, posted by MsJitters on December 27, 2004, at 7:30:25
> Whew! I took Effexor for my panic/anxiety issues...it gave me an insane irregular heartbeat, and numbness in my chest...called the Dr immediately, he told me to stop it for 2 days; I stopped and re-started; same thing...I wondered if anyone else had this experience?
For most folks, Effexor is the LAST thing you want to take for anxiety. Try a benzo like Klonopin or Valium, and keep the dosage as low as possible. Valium should work in an hour or so. Klonopin will take a lot longer, but you are less likely to develope tolerance with Klonopin. Avoid Xanax except for emergencies such as a full-blown panic attack.
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