Posted by Michael KS on January 30, 2003, at 6:36:14
In reply to Anyone had success on Effexor XR? , posted by jp on October 24, 1999, at 14:59:14
I am writing this at 6:50 am after a horrendous night sleep. Tossing, turning, Nightmares, Vivid dreams, Shuddering on waking up. Self Diagnosis: I am also ADHD and though the Effexor helps I still forget to take a single morning dose of Effexor occasionally especially when work and life gets hectic. Well I just missed my last two doses. I have been through several weeks of tech trouble and then on Monday started night training class till 10:30 PM. Prime time for me to miss. I have missed before and could contribute light headedness and a dizzy when I moved my head to the effect of Effexor. But never put anxiety together with it.
Yesterday went to a new Indian restaurant for lunch buffet style. Have had Indian before but still ate what was unfamiliar. I thought that it could of been something I ate causing me trouble. I also have been TOTALLY caffeine free since 88' I went into overdrive on it. Now accidental ingestion like wrong coffee or tee or a no other beverage choice so I take A SIP, really puts me out there. But I did some checking on the web and can't link caffeine to Indian food or their use of coffee or chocolate as a main dish spice.I am convinced it was withdrawal symptoms from Effexor. I have been on Effexor for about a year now to help depression and ADHD focus. I started with 75mg and then moved about 4 months ago to 150mg.
Effexor has been great for me. Before that I tried Wellbutrin SR and results were sketchy. The only thing now is what is my long term effect? and do I have an addiction level? Though the statement in the literature on Effexor reads to me as "Effexor is not a narcotic therefore your body can't depend on it so it is not addictive. But there are withdrawal symptoms " I would call the symptoms I had last night disturbing. Guidelines on the website also states that it can be dosed for 5 years under BAP guidelines.
In conclusion I like Effexor it has been the best for me. Depression gone-nill, and the side benefit of better focus and dealing with my ADHD. The question is dealing with the withdrawal symptoms and the fact that it is helping my ADHD. How long should I stay on this and for what reasons and is there any risk. Also given my body's low tolerance to caffeine I am not sure about the stimulant route like ridilin for the ADHD once I go off Effexor. I don't see my psychiatrist for several months now so I have some time to think about this.
Michael
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