Posted by emma67 on June 4, 2005, at 1:28:52
In reply to Re: Weaning from Effexor - Nightmares, posted by DebraA. on September 5, 2002, at 9:24:19
I began taking effexor last summer after some difficult events in my life. I was wondering if anyone shared any of the same feelings as I do about this drug.
First of all, I would like to say that it is the first antidepressant I have ever been on that has successfully dealt with my anxiety problems on a day to day basis.
However, my main complaint with it is that I always feel "high". What I mean by that is that I can never relax, do nothing, even wathching tv is difficult for me. It is very hard just to sit still.
Then there is my increased penchant for alcohol. I find myself binge drinking increasingly, and craving alcohol by the end of the day.
I have also put on at least 10 lbs since I began as I seem to have no control over what I put into my mouth! I have always been "chunky" but I have always been able to lose weight. I cannot even get motivated to do it since I began effexor.
The worst thing at the moment is the water retention. My feet are swollen and sore.I know I sound like a crybaby. However, this drug has really worked for me for anxiety. I was so excited about it at the beginning. Now the side effects are really bad. Can anyone help? I am disappointed.
Thanks in advance,
emma67
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