Posted by sl on April 23, 2001, at 21:24:17
In reply to Re: effexor and drinking, posted by DavidHIFI on April 23, 2001, at 19:15:38
> > Did ANYONE start directly at 75mgs, or did most of you folks start at 37.5?
> > sl
> As I said in previous posts, I too am just starting out on Effexor XR and I have decided to stay at 37.5 for the time being. I did not takeLucky you. I didn't start at 37.5, I think cuz my Dr was a resident and not my regular internist. :/ She may also have chosen that because I was coming off Wellbutrin... I didn't ask since I didn't realize most people don't start directly at 75 like I did.
>the 75's in the starter kit requesting, instead that my Dr. give me a perscription for 37.5. I'm
37.5 isn't technically a therapeutic dose...that may also be why she didn't start me that low. I'm in a situation in my life where it wouldn't be good to go without my chemical support, so I need to get to a therapeutic dose as soon as possible. So right now I'm at 150...I took my first full dose today. And I slept a big chunk of the afternoon and right now I'm so tired I can barely think to plan for my new job tomorrow. :(
>just about out of the initial 4 week (plus the one starter week) and although I almost upped it to 75, I've decided to take it real slow. My condition is bearable and I feel that I can take
Again, lucky you. if I stayed at a dose that has no affect on my symptoms...well, I wouldn't get a new job, I wouldn't get my housework done, I pretty much would end up moving home with my mother. :/
>my time with this stuff at the low dosage and I can always increase to the 75. If you're having side fx, stay at 37.5 until you feel they're gone or at least bearable. My (fairly typical, see previous posts) side fx are almost all gone so
It was faded out to "mild" when I doubled. But...now it's bad. I'm so sleepy, I feel like I took Benadryl instead of Effexor. :/ I'm SO hoping tomorrow won't be as bad. Like I said, I need the chemical support ASAP, that's why I can't take my time in adjusting.
>don't be in a hurry. BTW, just having the sun finally come out after a really long winter (I'm in Upstate NY) has done as much as doubling the dose,Good Luck.
Heh, that's how I knew something was definately wrong. It was sunny and beautiful, and I STILL didn't want to leave my apartment. :/ Even telling myself "you'll feel like you've really DONE something today!" didn't work. :/
Thanks.....
sl
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