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Jun 11, 2010, 09:34 PM
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If you have been on Effexor XR, please share your experiences with me.
Is Effexor XR usually more effective than the regular Effexor? Has anyone felt better on regular Effexor and not a slow release form? Has anyone experienced nausea that wouldn't go away? Thanks, Caramel |
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Jun 12, 2010, 10:15 AM
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this thread would fit more into the medication section : http://forums.psychcentral.com/forumdisplay.php?f=13
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Jun 12, 2010, 12:30 PM
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I took Effexor XR for almost 2 years. It was great. There were some side affects for me. You have to understand, though, if a med says it "could cause mild whatever" I'll get it, and it won't be mild.
When I first went on it, and each time the dose was raised, I would feel sick to my stomach for some time during the day, this would last for a couple weeks. And the whole time I was on it, I battled severe constipation. Other than these side affects, Effexor XR was wonderful. The panic attacks stopped, and my mood was lifted to the point, that I couldn't ever remember feeling so good. It was a miracle for me. |
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Jun 12, 2010, 07:36 PM
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Hi SophiaG,
I saw the medication forum after I posted this question. Sorry, I'm new here and still finding my way around. Thanks! Caramel |
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Jun 13, 2010, 05:43 PM
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Hi there,
I've been on Effexor xr for about ten years. Over that time. the dosage has been increased a few times and I now take 225mg a day. It works really well for me most of the time and I've had no side effects from taking it. The only problem I've had with it is if I've run out and haven't been able to take it for a few days. The physical withdrawals from the drug are horrible to go through, and gradually get worse the longer you are off it. They are called "brain shivers" which is a really good description because that's exactly what it feels like. You won't read about them though on the information sheet you get in the packet. They do get better once you start taking it again and the chemical imbalance is back in order. I've found too that, under severe times of stress or anxiety, the drug will wear off early and brain shivers will set in, so I take the next dose early. I hope this helps, take care, 
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Jun 14, 2010, 04:44 AM
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Effexor XR didn't help me at all. I gained heaps of weight and just felt terrible on it the whole time.
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Jun 14, 2010, 07:06 AM
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I've been on Effexor XR for a year and a half and I love it. I would not be functioning today without it. I am at a very high dose, and about a month ago I had to have Mirtazapine added in to help boost the Effexor, but all in all it has done wonders for me with no real side effects to speak of. I think that with Effexor as well as most meds, it's all a matter of trial and error.
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