Posted by Lisa on January 8, 1999, at 9:54:52
In reply to Re: Effexor-side effects, posted by shelley on January 2, 1999, at 20:01:19
> > After trying just about every kind of anti-depressant,
> > my psychiatrist put me on Effexor. I am currently
> > taking 300mg a day (150mg twice a day) and I really
> > starting to feel better, but does anyone ever have
> > muscle spasms? I have noticed that not only do I have
> > trouble sleeping because of the strange dreams, but
> > everytime I try to sleep I can feel my legs jump and
> > quiver uncontrolably. I never feel rested.
> I also had uncontrollable muscle spasms when taking Effexor. I found it unbearable. I shook so hard I could not hold a pen, nor sign my name, nor drive my car. And I never slept. As you can probably guess, I stopped taking it entirely. Even after months the effects did not wear off.I have found it hard to write and my mind starts racing a lot lately. I really do not want to stop taking Effexor because I haven't felt this good in years, but the side effects are wearing down on me.
It's almost like I have two choices Mental health or physical health.
Depression is such a nasty disease and I am just trying my hardest to not let it take the best of me!
poster:Lisa
thread:1893
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