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Posted by axslinger on May 10, 2002, at 18:25:47
Just thought I'd share this. I ran out of Effexor XR 3 days ago and decide to go get re-evaluated before refilling the Rx. It has not been fun. The most noted side-effect would be the 'flu-like symptons'. Dizzy, disoriented, lazy, somewhat sore and weird, long-lasting dreams at night. In a word, I'm miserable. The upside is, I've been looking at my wife in a new light. ;)
Effexor completely killed my sex drive. I didn't care if I ever had sex again. Needless to say, my wife didn't share my complacency. I went to see my Doc today. After talking about the positive and negitive effects he decided to put me on Prozac. 10mg a day for the 1st week, then 20mg a day starting the second week. He claims it doesn't have the withdrawl symptoms and shouldn't have the sexual (or lack thereof) side effects.
My Dr. also said it is typical to continuously have raise the dose w/Effexor. Something not usually necessary w/Prozac once the right dose is administered. Just thought I'd share that bit of info.
Posted by sl on May 10, 2002, at 22:59:33
In reply to Effexor XR Withdrawl, posted by axslinger on May 10, 2002, at 18:25:47
Just in case your doc forgot to mention it I thought I would...the Prozac is also recommended for "cushioning" your Effexor withdrawals. Supposedly makes it easier.
Luck. :)
sl
> Just thought I'd share this. I ran out of Effexor XR 3 days ago and decide to go get re-evaluated before refilling the Rx. It has not been fun. The most noted side-effect would be the 'flu-like symptons'. Dizzy, disoriented, lazy, somewhat sore and weird, long-lasting dreams at night. In a word, I'm miserable. The upside is, I've been looking at my wife in a new light. ;)
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> Effexor completely killed my sex drive. I didn't care if I ever had sex again. Needless to say, my wife didn't share my complacency. I went to see my Doc today. After talking about the positive and negitive effects he decided to put me on Prozac. 10mg a day for the 1st week, then 20mg a day starting the second week. He claims it doesn't have the withdrawl symptoms and shouldn't have the sexual (or lack thereof) side effects.
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> My Dr. also said it is typical to continuously have raise the dose w/Effexor. Something not usually necessary w/Prozac once the right dose is administered. Just thought I'd share that bit of info.
Posted by Phil on May 11, 2002, at 6:36:19
In reply to Re: Effexor XR Withdrawl, posted by sl on May 10, 2002, at 22:59:33
Unfortunately, while Prozac may be better for some as far as sex, it still happens a lot. Hopefully, you'll be a lucky one.
Posted by skills on May 15, 2002, at 16:09:21
In reply to Re: Effexor XR Withdrawl, posted by Phil on May 11, 2002, at 6:36:19
I was on 400mg effexor for three years. It stimulated me and my mood improved. I noticed no withdrawal syndrome and wonder how much of this talk is psychosematic.
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