Posted by Seraphim on May 7, 2001, at 22:22:16
In reply to New to Effexor, posted by Iris on May 7, 2001, at 10:33:44
> Hi,I am new to this and I was wondering if anyone could tell me how long it takes for the side effects to go away - will they at all? I started taking Effexor a week ago and I am taking 75mg a day. So far I'm having the following side effects:Trouble sleeping (I sleep for about three to four hours wake up and I'm wide awake,can't go back to sleep) plus I can't remember my dreams anymore.My jaw feels very tight with pain going into my ears.I am very! constipated :-( My arms and legs are falling asleep and I get this tingly feeling in my whole body.I constantly have sweaty palms. I did fell a little nausea for the first couple of days but that went away. I don't have much appetite. If there is someone out there who knows how long it takes for it to go away, please let me know.I am very scared taking this drug, like I said I am new to this. Thank's a lot to anyone who will answer me
For me, it took a few weeks for the side effects to start to subside. They will go away for the most part. I've read the other posts and I agree that you should really talk to your doctor about other alternatives. I don't know your whole situation, but either buspar or xanax work well for a lot of people in dealing with anxiety, and there are many others. After what I have been going through with side effects and now withdrawal (it is as bad as everyone says it is, even with help) I suggest seeking another alternative first and Effexor as a last resort. By the way, therapy has helped tremendously, but I am a true believer in that you get from therapy what you put into it. It is not always easy, but can be enlightening and powerful. I wish you well.
Seraphim
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