Posted by KimberlyDi on September 11, 2003, at 11:37:47
In reply to Effexor and my Foggy Brain, posted by Mattsit on September 11, 2003, at 8:34:41
I'm in the same boat as you, but in a much nicer section than you seem to be in. Effexor works for me wonderfully, but I enjoyed the Immediate Release (IR) instead of the XR version. I could feel the calmness soon after taking it. After 4 days, I don't believe your dosage would be high enough to be a therapeutic level. So either you are having a bad reaction to Effexor, or your stress is unaffected by the low dosage that you might be taking. Be calm, go see your doc. Something will work for you. Things will get better. I came from a very bad place to where I am now. I wish you luck!
Hang in There!
KDi in Texas> Hi everyone. I am scared to death. I used to drink a lot 2001-2002....stopped finally last november 2002. In between 2001 and 2002 I was on paxil for anxiety and depression. It worked and i stopped taking it after 4 months on my own.
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> Well now im going through tough times maybe losing my job, and all my crazy anxiety thoughts and depression returned. I saw a new doctor and told him about my current thoughts and that i needed help but didnt want to take paxil because it caused me to have a foggy head....well lets just say after 4 days of effexor, I feel like im out of my mind. I dont know if its the effexor or the drinking a year ago...it doesnt make sense, i know...but my anxiety has only gone up. My brain is completely fogged out...i cant concentrate or see clearly...blurred vision, slowed vision...sweaty palms and even shakier hands than usual. Is this normal effexor side effects, or am i nuts and brain damaged from drinking????? HELP...i feel completely crazy, like i cant go on...I called the doc and he said to discontinue effexor and see him next week...help.
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