Posted by FaithT on December 31, 2004, at 0:54:37
In reply to Re: Anyone had success on Effexor XR...yes.(long), posted by dancingstar on December 31, 2004, at 0:04:07
I guess that I've been lucky, as far as Effexor benefiting me, with honestly no real side effects while on it. I have my blood checked regularly, and it's fine. I gained a little weight on it, but only 5 lbs. or so, in the total 2 1/2 years since I began taking it.
As I said, I did wean off of it for that brief period, and I do agree that the withdrawl is horrid. I have a great psych.,and he knows what the withdrawl is like. Effexor is a very powerful drug, and probably one that should be given as a last resort if others fail or if the situation prevails...such as mine.
I could never imagine not being monitered by a psych. while on any anti-depressant. My insurance doesn't allow my g.p. to treat depression. I had to contact their Mental Health Dept. and they gave me options on who to go to for treatment. I believe that you must be monitered and prescribed these meds. by a specialist. If you get a good psych., they know the pros and cons of the meds, and see you on a weekly basis while you're unstable...atleast mine did.
As far as one long term study..(me)..after 2 1/2 years on the drug, I can only thank the drug manufacturer. I do hope to remain cancer free, but the fear will always be with me. Effexor allows me to do what I can't on my own..."Live" through the fear.
Best wishes to you all,
Faith~
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