Posted by peabo on May 22, 2003, at 14:18:34
In reply to Re: Sexual Disfunction of Effexor, posted by DeanG on May 20, 2003, at 11:46:35
Hello:
I'm new here, and new to Effexor, but not new to depression. I'm bipolar, with the depressive side definitely dominant, anxiety not far behind. I've been on Lithium and little else since '91.
I started Effexor about a month ago, ramping up from 37.5 mg the first two weeks, then 'graduating' to 75 mg. I've had noticeable, but minimal side effects, moreso at 75 than 37.5. I think I would actually be more comfortable maintaining at 37.5 for the time being, but...
The problem is I have a lot of 75 mg samples... and no 37.5's. I have read in some places, it's not a great idea to cut the capsules... other places, that if you do cut them, you should put the halves in empty gel caps.
Can anybody tell me definitively whether it's OK (i.e. safe, _not_ foolhardy) to go ahead and take the open half caps?
I've been lurking here awhile, and appreciate the resource this site offers. I 'got here' before I even started Effexor, so my eyes were open when I took the plunge. I'm encouraged by those who say they've found more energy (which I'm sorely lacking)... somewhat daunted by the horror stories, but determined to see what an eight week course (at least) might bring.
Advice for a novice, please...
Thanks Much.
peabo
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