Posted by Mercedes on May 29, 2003, at 15:11:56
In reply to Re: new to effexor, and I have questions, posted by jtc on May 29, 2003, at 8:21:52
I have been taking anti-depressants/anti-anxioty medications for almost 7 years. I suffered a PTSD which led to my condition. I started on 37.5 mgs from a prev. psyc. and he never increased it for about 1 year. I moved and now see a new psyc. and he has increased my effexor gradually to 300 mgs.
I FINALLY FEEL HAPPY. I smile with my eyes now. I laugh with my heart. I haven't had that feeling in 7 years. I have tryed other meds, ie., paxil, welbutrin, prozac and I can't remember how many others.
The only side effect I have is memory but that may be related to age (54) and to the PTSD. I also take Xanax, which I've been on for 6 years. My problem is not being able to talk to my family about the trauma I incurred. So for many years I pretended to be happy or normal, whatever that is.
Good luck with the Effexor and remember, everyone's chemistry is different. It may work for you or it may not but I cannot say anything but good things about Effexor.
p.s. this is the first time I've responded to this site. I've read alot but was too shy to respond to anyone.
mercedes
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