Posted by butterfly58 on October 13, 2002, at 18:17:56
In reply to Re: Decreased Athletic Perform- Strength Endurance, posted by h20surfer1 on October 12, 2002, at 22:04:26
I am glad to hear that your strength and enduance hasn't been affected. I truely believe that it was the Effexor. I used to work out 7 days a week for 2 to 3 hours a day. When taking the Effexor, at first, I didn't even want to work out but I pushed myself to do at least 1 1/2 to 2 hours of cardio and weights a day. I noticed that I couldn't run as fast and my leg muscles would fatigue quickly. I also noticed that gradually, I could not lift as heavy weights. I would gradually have to reduce my weight when lifting. After I stopped taking Effexor, my strength appeared to return gradually. However it still is not where it used to be but it is returning. Unless something else is wrong with me, I attribute it to the Effexor.
I am back to comment on athletic performance.
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> I work out 6 times a week, weight lift 3 days, mountain bike 2 days, and surf in between and sometimes double up surfing with the other activities. I also actively dirt bike ride this time of year.
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> I have had no adverse effects in my athletic performance. I would even venture to say that I have improved in strength and endurance.
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> I am now on 225 mg/day and feel great. I have been taking Effexor since July. I just took a depression test and passed with flying colors.
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> I sure hope the rest of you have the same positive experience taking Effexor that I have had :-)
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