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Going on Effexor XR

Posted by jWideAwake on March 18, 2005, at 13:52:43

Hi there!
I was recently diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. My doc prescribed Effexor XR. I’ll be beginning with 37.5mg for the first week, 75mg the second and 150mg for the third week.

After reading all the postings I am, of course, having second thoughts.

What am I getting into?
I have no experience with Anti depressants and although I fell my life is affected by constant anxiety I am still hesitant about starting the medication, especially because of the withdrawing symptoms. If I decide to give Effexor a shot and after, say, four weeks I feel it hasn’t helped me. Will I experience the same difficulties going off it?
I still believe it might help but I guess I am looking for some sensible and down to earth advice.

Anyway, thank you all for sharing all the information as well as your personal experience

Good luck for all


WideAwake

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