Posted by tizza on March 25, 2006, at 4:17:34
In reply to Re: This is my first time taking anything, posted by jacobs on March 24, 2006, at 21:43:14
> i would strongly sugest that you research this drug before you decide. be informed! the insert with this does not tell you how hard this is to get off of. i myself think if you are going to be taking this for anxiety there are better options. but that is just my though. see that is why i was put on it. well got over the panic through therapy but hooked on effexor. and it is a bitch to come off of. i know im trying right now. it sucks. now for some people this drug is great for them. im just telling you how i feel about it.
I could not agree with Jacob more. I can not BELIEVE that any doctor would put you on anything that STRONG if you have never been prescribed anything like this for yourself before. Effexor is horrendous to come off for some people and I was one of them, it was pure hell on earth and I wouldn't wish it upon my worst enemy. I personally think it should be banned but on the other hand it has helped my sister greatly. I personally would go for something that isn't so addictive and so strong. Maybe try a SSRI first (prozac, luvox, zoloft, celexa etc......instead of a SNRI like effexor. Good luck and I hope you find something that works for you but taking effexor first isn't a good idea in my opinion. Paul
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