Posted by TinMan on February 20, 2006, at 10:30:24
In reply to Re: Anyone had success on Effexor XR?, posted by drac on February 20, 2006, at 9:49:09
Drac,
I have had the problems you have listed as well. However, not quite as bad. Is your dose too high?
Here is a list of things that have helped me:
For lethargy: Try splitting your dose. I take one 150 mg pill along with 7.5 mg of Remeron (mitrazapine) at night.
I take two 150 mg pills in the morning.For sex drive: I have added DHEA and Ginko Biloba
For memory: Ginko Biloba
For sleep: 7.5 mg of Remeron
I am due for a physical with my MD and will find out what my BP is. I, like you, get off of the couch and am winded sometimes.
It does help me. However, I am also on Hormone Replacement Therapy (birth control pills) for my periomenopause. If I miss taking a bc pill, I get really down and depressed. I am wondering after reading another post, if the Effexor is messing with my hormones.
~TinMan
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