Posted by jdjour on June 5, 2005, at 5:36:40
In reply to Re: How would people feel about Effexor if... ???, posted by Cecilia on June 5, 2005, at 3:22:01
If Effexor was without withdrawl effects, I might consider taking it if needed, given what I know of its benefits for me. My 75mg dose helped me get through a difficult time. Still, the "numbness" I felt at times, was disconcerting. I wanted to feel things more fully - some experiences in my life, both difficult and pleasant felt to be happening only peripherally to me. I didn't feel fully engaged. Of course, this is the drug doing its work. Luckily, I don't experience extreme ups or downs ordinarily when not on medication, so my need for it was limited. I also hated the negative effect it had on my sexual response. Then of course, there was the horrible withdrawl that prompted your question. I don't think I could have imagined that if anyone had told me about it. I felt kind of sick going on the drug, but coming off of it was so much worse. I'd recommend it with great caution and warnings only.
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