Posted by Galennt on September 15, 2006, at 17:50:14
In reply to Re: My Concerns about Effexor ..., posted by meri on September 15, 2006, at 14:02:15
Hi- I know there are some people who have intolerable side effects with Effexor, and others who go through horrible withdrawal effects. I don't discount those experiences. But there are many others with different experiences. I have gone on and come off Effexor and am now on what may be a world record high dose of XR. As with most ADs there are start-up effects. Don't panic; give your system time to adjust--two to three weeks at least. I know numerous people who, like me, have taken Effexor for years without bothersome, even noticable, side effects.
The first time I went off Effexor I eschewed half measures, decreasing from 250mgs to 0 in one day. I didn't do that again. Since then I have tapered off with no problems. Again, I know others who have done the same. I know one woman with unusually severe side effects who was much helped by taking a second medication until off the Effexor.
Honest, I don't work for Wyeth. But when no other medication worked, Effexor probably saved my life. Several post-marketing studies have shown it to be more effective than the SSRIs. I hope people don't reject it out of hand because of the experiences of others.
Good luck,
gt
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