Posted by Helaine on August 10, 2003, at 12:29:29
In reply to Re: Effexor for menopause » Helaine, posted by zinya on August 9, 2003, at 13:30:25
Dear Zinya:
Thank you very much for your relpy. I appreciate it very much! I think I do see a very SLIGHT improvement from the effexor such as ( better moods and more pep)However, the hot flashes seem the same and maybe even a little worse. My md put me on this medication not only for the hot flashes but all the unpleasant SE brought on by menopause too. To continue or not "that is the question" I found an article on the web about effexor and Hot flashes if anyone is interested (http://www.breastcancer.org/research_menopause_030002.html)
My worse SE from the effexor are my short term memory losses. It scares me so much. I draw blanks for just a few minutes but while they occur they seem like an eternity. My libido has dropped to just about zero. But, is that the medication doing that or the menopause?? I just don't know. Plus, as if that's not enough confusion I was just diagnosed with high cholesterol and was put on lipitor. Can you guess the most common side effect of lipitor? HOT FLASHES!!!!!!!!!!!!! waaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
Do you know if I choice to stop taking the effexor after 3 and 1/2 week at 37.5 mg will I go through any kind of withdrawels???
Thank you,
Helaine
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