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Posted by Liz on May 21, 2000, at 12:09:47
My internist switched me to regular Effexor after being on the extended release for a few months and I don't know why; it happened when she called in a new Rx when I needed a refill. I see her next week so I'll ask, but I just wondered if there are any advantages to the older form. I don't mind taking it 3x a day as I'm on other meds that require multi-dosing for a neuro problem (dystonia). Maybe she just wants to save $$$.
I'd love to hear from anybody who has made the switch either way.
Liz
Posted by Noa on May 22, 2000, at 9:37:00
In reply to Regular Effexor vs SR; any advantages?, posted by Liz on May 21, 2000, at 12:09:47
It could have been a simple error! My doc once forgot to write "XR" after the "Effexor", and when I picked up the scrip, I noticed that it was regular. I went right back to the pharmacist and had them call the pdoc to correct it.
I believe it is essential that if a change in meds appears to happen without your knowing why, or without the doc discussing it with you, you should always call the doc right away, or have the pharmacy do so.
Posted by Cindy W on May 23, 2000, at 0:01:50
In reply to Re: Regular Effexor vs SR--A SIMPLE ERROR?????, posted by Noa on May 22, 2000, at 9:37:00
> It could have been a simple error! My doc once forgot to write "XR" after the "Effexor", and when I picked up the scrip, I noticed that it was regular. I went right back to the pharmacist and had them call the pdoc to correct it.
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> I believe it is essential that if a change in meds appears to happen without your knowing why, or without the doc discussing it with you, you should always call the doc right away, or have the pharmacy do so.Noa, I agree...last time, my pdoc accidentally wrote Effexor instead of Effexor-XR on the prescription; the pharmacist corrected it.--Cindy W
Posted by stjames on May 23, 2000, at 11:55:34
In reply to Regular Effexor vs SR; any advantages?, posted by Liz on May 21, 2000, at 12:09:47
> My internist switched me to regular Effexor after being on the extended release for a few months and I don't know why;
James here...
Effexor XL or XR or whatever is a better formulation that Effexor. I have taken both. the XR has fewer GI problems because it is not a hard pill and as Effexor has a very short half life and a longer acting formulation makes more sence.
james
Posted by Noa on May 23, 2000, at 13:59:37
In reply to Re: Regular Effexor vs SR; any advantages?, posted by stjames on May 23, 2000, at 11:55:34
Hey, Liz, sorry, I guess I was so caught up in the idea of the error that I forgot to answer the question you posed in your subject line. I agree with James about xr being better. I found it to be hard to be very consistent with dosing times on the regular effexor, and that would make a huge difference in how I felt. Also, taking the xr version has helped a bit with sleep problems, and with GI problems. And, I have fewer adverse effects with the xr version, like memory problems (word retrieval) headaches, and sweating, which was profuse on the regular version, and blacking out when laughing or changing from sitting to standing position quickly.
As always, YMMV, and I think there was someone who posted recently about preferring the regular version.
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