Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 47343

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Switching from Effexor XR to Effexor

Posted by Pamela Kopeschka on October 25, 2000, at 12:54:49

Has anyone had to switch from the timed release Effexor XR to
Effexor? I had to since I get my meds from Hospital Dr.
here free through Patient's Assistance Program since I cannot
afford the expensive drug, Effexor. I do not have insurance.

They made a mistake and ordered the wrong thing so now I am
switched to regular Effexor and this seems to have caused a problem.
Got bad headaches and just feel strange - kinda spaced out.

Effexor XR helped my tension headaches, depression, and panic attacks.
So now I am bummed, since I started having the headaches again.
I started the switch about 2 or 3 days ago. I have taken Effexor XR since
July 99.

Can anyone tell me if this is a common problem?
Pam

Re: Switching from Effexor XR to Effexor

Posted by Shell on October 25, 2000, at 15:00:20

In reply to Switching from Effexor XR to Effexor, posted by Pamela Kopeschka on October 25, 2000, at 12:54:49

I once went from using Effexor XR to Effexor. My doctor had forgotten to write the XR on the prescription and I used it until my next visit (about two weeks). I did not notice any difference, but I am on a relatively low dose (150 mg). I think you may notice more at higher dosages.

You might want to ask your doctor (if you haven't already) about splitting your dose - half in the the morning and half in the evening, since the regular Effexor doesn't have the sustained release that Effexor XR does.

Shell

Re: Switching from Effexor XR to Effexor

Posted by stjames on October 26, 2000, at 3:41:43

In reply to Re: Switching from Effexor XR to Effexor, posted by Shell on October 25, 2000, at 15:00:20

> I once went from using Effexor XR to Effexor. My doctor had forgotten to write the XR on the prescription and I used it until my next visit (about two weeks). I did not notice any difference, but I am on a relatively low dose (150 mg). I think you may notice more at higher dosages.
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> You might want to ask your doctor (if you haven't already) about splitting your dose - half in the the morning and half in the evening, since the regular Effexor doesn't have the sustained release that Effexor XR does.
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> Shell

james here....

I agree. You might even consider 3X a day if 2X doesn't work.

james

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