Posted by Gbear on April 19, 2001, at 9:51:51
In reply to Re: new user with questions, comments, posted by cutewheels on April 18, 2001, at 8:28:48
I've been on Effexor for over a year. It seems to have helped for everthing I began taking it for. I really hope you take some time on the lower dose before upping it.
As to your question about sexual side effects. I did feel a bit disconected and unfeeling at first. After a few months though, my mind seemed to relax and sensation seemed to return (mind and body). Actually, things were pretty bad before medication because I was so stressed about EVERYTHING! Good Luck to You!
Gbear
> thanks to both of you for responding. points regarding trying this for a month or so are well-taken. i suppose that since the drug world is new to me (apart from various recreationals), i need to give it a chance. i do feel much brighter already, haven't cried since i started taking it (and feel i may not be able to at all, which i suppose is part of the whole thing). i just feel less fragile. i am also a bit concerned with the sexual side effects, but hope that they won't be severe. are there other non-Rx things to try for that? i fear anorgasmia. maybe i'm just paranoid, and the whole side-effect thing is a little self-fulfilling...
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