Posted by JANNBEAU on May 20, 2002, at 10:27:28
In reply to Re: Anyone had success on Effexor XR? , posted by Lilypad on May 17, 2002, at 21:15:33
>Lilypad, what is your cardiac diagnosis? Why are you being told you will be a "cardiac cripple?" There are many ways to reverse some cardiac problems, including significant changes in diet and exercise--this from a fat old woman who does not exercise or watch what she eats and who has hypertension! JUst curious. Good luck with your treatment both cardiac and central.
Cheers,
Jannbeau
Good Evening all! I started taking Effexor XR a week ago. Was on 150mg for 2 days then went to 150mg morning and evening. So far, so good. I've been on every SSRI the pharmaceutical companies make. Was taking Paxil until the day I was switched to Effexor XR. I feel fine. No side effects except I'm not particularly hungry. I've had bi-polar disorder for about 40 years. Lithium and the tricyclics didn't work for me. The depression was so bad it's' a wonder I'm still alive. I recently had to quit my job for medical reasons and undergo two surgeries in one month. I was told I had about 2-3 years before I become a "cardiac cripple". The Paxil just couldn't deal with all the bad news and I got severly depressed. I recognized the warning signs of severe depression and sought medical treatment and hospitalization before I could do something really stupid. The Effexor seems to be doing the trick.
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> I realize I'm fortunate not to have the side effects that some of you have mentioned. I can empathize. I had VERY serious side effects with Wellbutrin.
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> Here's to all of us trying to cope with depression......
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