Posted by quilter on July 6, 2000, at 22:40:03
In reply to Doc wants me to try Effexor XR, posted by neecy1014 on July 5, 2000, at 19:01:31
> > Hi all...I've been taking Xanax for years for anxiety and panic. Lately, I've been feeling tired and having trouble staying asleep at night. My GP says the blood work is great, but that I must be depressed and handed me the Effexor samples to start with. Well, my psych and I talked in April, and he said he didn't think I was depressed, just bored. My psychologist and I talked last week and she said she thinks the sleep problem is related to issues going on in my life. The GP doesn't know me like these other 2 docs do and I'm VERY hesitant about taking Effexor or any other AD...especially after reading about these side effects. I don't have suicidal tendencies, I'm a bit of a loner, single parent, not much social life. I'd really like to try to fix this "depression" if indeed I really am depressed by myself. Can anyone convince me that Effexor is truly the way to go?? Thanks! and God bless you all...
I think your caution is warranted. Effexor is not the usual thing to try first for depression. Your pdoc, if he feels you need an AD, would probably suggest one with fewer side effects and less of a chance of discontinuation (withdrawal) symptoms. Quilter
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