Posted by h20surfer1 on September 30, 2002, at 22:39:56
In reply to Anyone had success on Effexor XR? , posted by jp on October 24, 1999, at 14:59:14
Too many negative posts on this site!
I have been on Effexor for 3 months. It works GREAT!!! I wish I went in for help years ago, thanks to my wife I finally did in June. I had to ramp up slowly (side effects at first were not enjoyable), 37.5 mg to 75mg ect. up to my present dose of 187mg which works well. I feel great, no thoughts of doom and gloom, death, and that "dark cloud" always looming over you. Anxiety dropped way down, things that used to bother me don't now. I have no side effects with alcohol(actually alcohol feels better now and I can drink a couple of glasses of wine without getting a "hangover" in the morning like before). I was diagnosed with CFS 12 years ago and usually fight 2 days a week of symptoms but since taking Effexor I have not had one down day in two months. I have a greater appreciation for life and the things around me. I am happy and focused. My one and only side effect is a reduction in Libido.
This is a great drug and I will continue taking it for as long as I need to.
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