Posted by chpike on January 2, 2005, at 23:05:45
I've been relating to many of the problems had with Effexor for some time. I've been on 150mg for 2yrs and been trying to come off for more than a year. I orig went on due to family death and bad marriage. I was first RX'd paxil but found it caused night sweats and impusivity. The Efxr seemed to help somewhat w/the impulsivity but night sweats continue. Withdrwl however lead to episodes of anger and panic w/i 48 hrs. I could never go more than 3 days w/o at least 75mg - but felt best at 150. I did feel spacey and dreams have been WEIRD and vivid but sleep well ever since on EFXR. Recently my dr changed me to Cymbalta - as I have been in monthly trying to quit the drug - as I am pregnant. Cymbalta has been AMAZING. I was on 60mg for 2 weeks, decreased to 30mg just two days ago and feel fine. Dreams not as weird, still sweating, but no panic and not freaking out. I think w/in a month I'll be off Cymbalta and AD's completely. Anyone else try this drug? Also thoughts on taking Cym while pregnant. I am only in my 1st tri.
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