Posted by di_38 on July 2, 2002, at 21:09:03
In reply to Re: Some good news for a change... » Collier, posted by LynnPerley on June 12, 2002, at 19:23:50
I just began taking Effexor. I'm nearing the end of my second week. I began at 37.5 mg, and this week am taking 75 mg per day. In a couple of days, I increase dosage to 150 mgs. per day. My side effects haven't been any different from the Paxil I was taking before. I was nauseated for the first couple of days, and I had night sweats for the first week or so. I'd wake up at night drenched! Those have passed, but this drug (as well as the Paxil) has helped with sweating and anxiety. My doctor switched me to Effexor because she was worried about my weight loss (24 pounds in 3 months), and my suicidal thoughts are increasing instead of diminishing. Unfortunately, the Effexor hasn't helped with the depression and suicidal tendencies. Thoughts of suicide persist regardless. I'm also worried about the possibility of seizures. I weigh only 93 pounds, and I am a little apprehensive about doubling my dosage again.
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