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Originally Posted by RoseIterupted
I hid my anxiety disorders behind a bottle much of my life, so I'm really going to miss not being able to have a drink to relax, especially with a close friend who also suffers anxiety and panic attacks. She's a big drinker and drinks way more than I ever could and I'm really going to miss our little booze-ups!!
I haven't taken the Efexor yet. I have to get through the next two days of work, then I have 4 days off before my next shift, so I'm planning to start on Sunday which will give my head a few days to adjust to the meds.
I really don't know what to expect initially from the Efexor and I'm totally strung out about what it's going to do to me. I'm not even sure it's a path I want to go down when alcohol has keep me going all this time! Today I'm anxious plus, plus just thinking about it 
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Good for you ! I don't drink at all now and didn't drink much at work even though it was free. Just never had the thirst.
I don't think most people have a lot of side effects on Effexor. I don't recall having any. It's the only AD that works at all for me. Try to relax if you can. I think stressing out about trying a new med is more likely to cause problems than the med itself does. I think you'll know within a day or so if there are going to be side effects or reactions. Good luck
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Originally Posted by vans1974
Hey RoseIterupted- I hated Effexor, it made me hungry and didn't even help lift my depression or anxiety. I'd recommend Lexapro or Aplenzin or even Cymbalta! All the best!!
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No offense but it doesn't work that way. An AD (any med really) may cause different reactions according to the individual. Some may work well for some and have no effect for others.
I don't think it's a good idea for us to recommend meds to each other.