Posted by dancingstar on October 17, 2004, at 1:59:08
In reply to Effexor XR Metabolization, posted by corafree on October 16, 2004, at 20:13:29
Hi Corafree,
I wonder if no one has said anything to you because they are confused, as I am, by something that you said. Usually, if you metabolize something slowly, it takes longer to make it through your system and stays in the body longer. That's why people with a slow metabolism have a hard time losing weight.
People with a fast metabolism usually process things quickly, food, meds, etc. Logically, they would need the drug sooner; but anything is possible here. As I've said, I'm no scientist.
When I started taking Effexor, there were many things going on in my world that were difficult for me to deal with, but I still don't think that a drug could make this any easier for me, nor did it make it easier. It only put a mask over my senses and made me care less as my business went down the tubes and I mourned the loss of my Mom, my unborn child and the man that I loved. This was three years ago, and time tends to heal most wounds. I don't know how long you can take Effexor before its more troubling side effects kick in, but it was also some time ago that I read something about weight gain in people that take it for more than a year. (Shopping today made the weight loss obvious. It was very fun to shop at Bebe and have everything fit :-) )
As with all things, there is a risk/reward ratio; and if the rewards are on your side, then the drug is worth taking. Be sure to monitor yourself for symptoms of the same discomfort that caused you to take the drug in the first place. This is just a guess, but an educated one: Once you are stabilized and feel comfortable with the dosage that your doctor has you on, if you being feeling the need to increase the dosage sometime after that because, for example, you are beginning to feel anxious and depressed and you are starting to gain weight for no reason at all; you might look at that as a sign that it's time to move on.
Also, along with great healthcare, if it's at all possible, you will do yourself an enormous favor if you can eat organic fruits and veggies, try to avoid sugar, get as much exercise as you are able to, and drink lots of water. You will be helping both your body and your mind to stay healthy. And always remember that you deserve the very best!!
Best of luck to you on your journey!
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