Posted by Zellie on November 15, 2003, at 20:30:09
In reply to Re: Anyone had success on Effexor XR? , posted by Lacey2001 on November 15, 2003, at 1:05:57
Hi, Lacey. It is nice to hear from a fellow Canadian.
In response to your message, I would say that it is advisable to titrate up very, very slowly, so your body can adjust slowly, minimizing the side-effects.
The sleeplessness for me went away before long. The ability to climax also returned in time, although not as frequently. The nausea ended, as did the headaches.
Everyone's body seems different, judging from the wide and varied experiences I've read on this message board.
I hope you will find success in reducing the depression. Bear in mind that, at certain dosage levels, the depression may seem worse, until you get to your optimum dosage, which is the place where the heavy weight will be substantially alleviated most of the time.
I have been at 150 mg for months now, and am very grateful to be finally enjoying life after a life-long struggle with depression. I still get a PMS low for a week of the month, but it beats having felt like I had it every day, all my life.
It really takes several months before you will be able to see what your optimum dosage is, so be patient with it. It takes at least 2 months, and for me was almost 4 months, before I was consistently feeling relief from the depression and the side-effects. It was worth it to persevere, though.
Hang in there.
Oh, yes, Effexor is expensive. I gather that you do not have an extended healthcare plan that covers the cost. I suppose you must weigh out the benefits of taking it, against the cost.
Kindest regards,
Zellie
> Hi everyone. I was incredibly happy to see this board. I have recently started taking Effexor XR this week. I have been on it for 7 days now. I was feeling down for a few years and was always too shy or embarassed bringing it up to anyone at all but finally thought to myself that I am sick of feeling like this. It seems to be getting worse since my only daughter was born two years ago.
> My Dr. put me on Effexor XR 37.5 mg for the first 7 days, and today I moved up to 75 mg. The past week has been awful for no sleep at all. I feel like a zombie all during the day. The first two days I was quite sick to my stomach but thought Iw ould hold it out and at least that feeling went away. Now I am stuck with no sleep. Does this seem to go away because I couldn't handle this all the time?
> Another question I have is the price of this prescription? I am from Canada and I want to know from anyone really not just a fellow Canadian if it is expensive?
> One more question is how it affects everyone's sex drive? I didn't have one to begin with so I hope this doesn't destory it completely.
> I am excited to have all of you to chat with. Take care.
> Lacey
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