Posted by Racer on August 15, 2004, at 14:48:18
In reply to EFFEXOR second time round.... help plse.., posted by crazychickuk on August 15, 2004, at 12:30:58
First of all, I hope you've learnt your lesson about taking 4-5 doses of Effexor in order to get a "buzz" going. *Not* a good idea.
I'd have to say that I think trying Effexor again would probably be a good idea. Now, everyone's experience is different, but when I was on Effexor, it didn't work all that well on my depression, but it did help a lot with the anxiety that always goes along with it for me. In fact, on the Effexor alone, I had no anxiety, just the depression itself. Obviously, since the depression is what I was taking it for, that wasn't ideal -- but it was certainly an improvement for me.
Here's my advice to you on this matter: go to your doctor, ask about starting the Effexor again -- promising not to do anything silly like taking five times your normal dose for recreational purposes -- and give it a try. Give it an honest chance, for two months. If your doctor suggests raising it above 37.5mg, trust her and try it. Again, give it an honest try. Do not take it and look for problems -- focus on any possible benefits from it, and remember that there are always adjustment phase effects with any new med. Most of those go away, so for the first eight weeks concentrate on looking for any benefits and downplaying any potentially irritating effects that are likely to pass.
Good luck, and let us know how it goes for you.
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