Posted by Maxime on April 8, 2005, at 10:36:28
In reply to Re: loss of appetite?, posted by Liz1977 on April 7, 2005, at 12:14:58
Hi, Effexor did the same thing to me. Well it made me hypomanic which is what it sounds like you were. Effexor also raises your blood pressure which is why you would get the headaches. Your doctor should have been monitoring your BP. With all the other meds out there, it might be best to try something else. Maybe Cymbalta would work? You just have to try and see.
I hope you feel better.
Maxime
> Hello, I was on Effexor for 10 months. I lost my appetite right away and lost 30 pounds. I also had lots of hot flashes (not menopause I'm only 27 :)) if I cried I would get these major pains in my head. But I hardly cried cause Effexor made me pretty damn happy. I also had a bit of my ocd come back that I had as a child). I'm feeling quite BLAH lately(actually blah for about 10 month and really bad, I am always sad and never want to do anything) though and going to see my doctor about trying it again. I tried Zoloft but that didn't work for me. I know Effexor had worked for me and at least I know the side effects I may get again. OH and I also talked a mile a minute on it. Hmm I think I'm talking myself out of it again. Anyone else have these or simular side effects? Also do you think these side effects would be worth it to go through again knowing I would be happier? Would like some opinions. Such a hard decission figuring out if medication is the right way to go. I'm too scared to take something I'm not familiar with. Thank YOu in advance.
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