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Posted by DSS on August 13, 2001, at 21:34:20
I am on week 3 of 75 mg XR. Although I am relieved to see that some of the symptoms I have been having are not imagined, I think I am suffering from one that I haven't seen posted. I seem to be extremely aggressive and high-strung. I am cussing when I normally wouldn't and snapping about little things. In general I just feel like I could take anyone on. Is this something anyone else has experienced? If so please let me know if, or when, it subsides. I have such high hopes for this med because so many others have failed me. I don't want have to go off of it before I give a fair chance.
Thanks
Diana
Posted by Willow on August 13, 2001, at 21:52:10
In reply to Effexor XR Aggressiveness??, posted by DSS on August 13, 2001, at 21:34:20
I've had other ADs do that to me, but not effexor. I think at around 75-112 I was so laid back I didn't have any want to do anything.
If I recall correctly, some posters have said that it is a sign that the depression is lifting.
If it is helping stick with it, but discuss this symptom with prescribing doc.
BEST WISHES
Willow
Posted by mila on August 13, 2001, at 22:40:07
In reply to Effexor XR Aggressiveness??, posted by DSS on August 13, 2001, at 21:34:20
Hi Diana,
I had this too. I heard that it is a symptom that Effexor is working for you but your dose is too low, not enough. Your doctor has to know about this. I quit effexor myself, but you do not have to of course. There are very many success stories with Effexor and you might be one of them as well.
best wishes
mila
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