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Posted by jenn007 on September 10, 2004, at 10:50:59
I have been off my effexor for almost a month now (i forgot how long, but i think that is about right)... i am so glad the side effects are gone, but is there anything natural i can try for the same effects? I dont know a lot about SJW or other stuff, but i am wanting to find info and try it out... I know most of you know all about the AD's and other options, so any info would be greatly appreciated! Thanks....jenn
Posted by Sad Panda on September 10, 2004, at 11:10:44
In reply to effexor free, now what?, posted by jenn007 on September 10, 2004, at 10:50:59
> I have been off my effexor for almost a month now (i forgot how long, but i think that is about right)... i am so glad the side effects are gone, but is there anything natural i can try for the same effects? I dont know a lot about SJW or other stuff, but i am wanting to find info and try it out... I know most of you know all about the AD's and other options, so any info would be greatly appreciated! Thanks....jenn
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>Hi Jenn,
What sort of symptoms are you trying to treat now that Effexor has left the building?
'Natural' things like SJW still contain drugs, the active parts of SJW is a serotonin reuptake inhibitor, it's just not a terribly effective one. Unfortunately, the better a drug works, the worse the side effects are going to be. I am trying to taper off of Effexor too, but I will probably always take a low dose of a sedating TCA because they improve my sleep incredibly well.
Cheers,
Paul.
Posted by jenn007 on September 10, 2004, at 14:50:56
In reply to Re: effexor free, now what? » jenn007, posted by Sad Panda on September 10, 2004, at 11:10:44
well, to be honest, i am not sure... i know i am moody more than normal, sometimes sad and panicy- sometimes i just get really irritated and mad over nothing. plus i have a lot of stress right now, so i think it is all the above that makes my feel worn out and exhausted all the time. the effexor made me feel calmer (per the doc that i looked calmer) :) and i did notice that little things didnt bother me as much. but i dont have insurance right the moment and w/ the hurricane costs now (lucky 2 b in florida) i cant get insurance for a little while to get to a doc to get meds that work. so in a nutshell, i am looking for something i can try OTC that may help a little w/ my moods and stress. :) sorry to babble on....
thanks, jenn
Posted by jenn007 on September 11, 2004, at 7:10:15
In reply to effexor free, posted by jenn007 on September 10, 2004, at 14:50:56
> well, to be honest, i am not sure... i know i am moody more than normal, sometimes sad and panicy- sometimes i just get really irritated and mad over nothing. plus i have a lot of stress right now, so i think it is all the above that makes my feel worn out and exhausted all the time. the effexor made me feel calmer (per the doc that i looked calmer) :) and i did notice that little things didnt bother me as much. but i dont have insurance right the moment and w/ the hurricane costs now (lucky 2 b in florida) i cant get insurance for a little while to get to a doc to get meds that work. so in a nutshell, i am looking for something i can try OTC that may help a little w/ my moods and stress. :) sorry to babble on....
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> thanks, jenn
i am pulling out my hair - noone can please give any suggestions? what about this 5htp stuff? is that worth a try? someone mentioned it on another post....thanks
Posted by Sad Panda on September 11, 2004, at 12:12:13
In reply to ??noone has any suggestions? please...., posted by jenn007 on September 11, 2004, at 7:10:15
> > well, to be honest, i am not sure... i know i am moody more than normal, sometimes sad and panicy- sometimes i just get really irritated and mad over nothing. plus i have a lot of stress right now, so i think it is all the above that makes my feel worn out and exhausted all the time. the effexor made me feel calmer (per the doc that i looked calmer) :) and i did notice that little things didnt bother me as much. but i dont have insurance right the moment and w/ the hurricane costs now (lucky 2 b in florida) i cant get insurance for a little while to get to a doc to get meds that work. so in a nutshell, i am looking for something i can try OTC that may help a little w/ my moods and stress. :) sorry to babble on....
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> > thanks, jenn
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> i am pulling out my hair - noone can please give any suggestions? what about this 5htp stuff? is that worth a try? someone mentioned it on another post....thanks
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>I'd ask your doctor for a trial of one of the older TCA's. They would be both cheaper & more effective than anything that I can think of that is OTC.
Cheers,
Paul.
Posted by dazedandconfused on September 11, 2004, at 16:31:58
In reply to Re: ??noone has any suggestions? please.... » jenn007, posted by Sad Panda on September 11, 2004, at 12:12:13
Hi Jenn,
I am in similar situation. Have been off of Effexor for a week and not sure what to do next. FYI, also in FL going thru the hurricanes! Anyway, I suggest you go the Alternative board if you are looking for OTC nonRX treatments. Lots of good info. there.Good luck!
Posted by jenn007 on September 12, 2004, at 9:42:09
In reply to Re: ??noone has any suggestions? please...., posted by dazedandconfused on September 11, 2004, at 16:31:58
> Hi Jenn,
> I am in similar situation. Have been off of Effexor for a week and not sure what to do next. FYI, also in FL going thru the hurricanes! Anyway, I suggest you go the Alternative board if you are looking for OTC nonRX treatments. Lots of good info. there.
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> Good luck!
Oh thanks to u and panda! I just cannot stand being this moody all the time... :) besides, i am sure my boyfriend would like to toss me over the bridge if he could sometimes... i will look at the alternative posts! thanks a ton
Posted by Dr. Bob on September 13, 2004, at 15:40:42
In reply to alterntive meds, posted by jenn007 on September 12, 2004, at 9:42:09
> i will look at the alternative posts!
Great, here's a link:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/alter/20040901/msgs/390361.html
Thanks,
Bob
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