Posted by april8 on November 14, 2003, at 15:22:59
Very positive, previously I was on paxil and gained a bunch of weight. So I weaned off and started on effexor. There were a couple of weeks of hell coming off the paxil and waiting for the effexor to kick in but that has completely passed and now I am stable. Paxil withdrawal is difficult but it can be done! I did it. So I have no doubt I can go off of effexor if ever need be.
I have lost weight on effexor, and besides a little stomach upset for the first 3 weeks, I have no side effects at all right now. As for the sexual side effects I am also on wellbutrin (a low dose) and go off of effexor on the weekends so I can have sex and have a orgasm! I stay on the wellbutrin on the weekend to protect me from crashing. I did this as well with paxil and it worked fantastic. Yes, I wish I could have sex more and hit the magic O, but once or twice a week is better than none!
Best to everyone, I wanted to post this so people would know that effexor can work well. this is not to negate others negative experiences, but I think sometimes people are more motivated to come here and post when they are struggling, so those with success on it are just living their lives!
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