Posted by Johnlund on January 1, 2004, at 22:32:10
In reply to Re: Effexor XR - Some Advice Desperately Needed.HELP., posted by joeyD on December 31, 2003, at 8:09:23
> Hey guys sorry about taking up time here. I hope I'm posting in the right place. I have a few questions. I have just started taking 75 mg of Effexor XR about a week ago for GAD and mild depression. Since I started I have not been able to sleep, however I have been able to function surprisingly well. As of last night I have been having some extreme OCD symptoms!! I could not even think about going to sleep last night so I took 1mg of Klonopin and when I woke up this morning the OCD is still here but even worse! Its driving me crazy! I never had these feelings before and its really bothering me. BTW, they are not dangerous in any way to others or myself. Could the Effexor be causing this? Also, does this med generally cause extreme aggitation? I've been getting angry extremely easilly for a few days now. Sorry to bother you guys about this stuff but my doctor wont talk to me over the phone and my appointing is not until another two weeks. And yes, I am currently looking for a new one.
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> Thanks in advance!!
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> Joey
Joey;First, you will probably feel irritable for the first view weeks. That is normal. Then about the third or fourth week you should feel a calm come all of a sudden. At least, that was my experience.
Second, take some klonopin to help you sleep for the first few weeks. The sleeplessness should pass after that.
Third, you will probably experience some sexual disfunction, or lack of sex drive. This is one of the bad side effects of Effexor. I take Viagra. That seems to help.
Fourth, don't give up on the Effexor until you have tried it for 2 months at least. It takes that long to get adjusted to it.Take care;
John
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