Posted by Max on August 8, 2000, at 23:40:23
In reply to Re: effexor xr and side effects, posted by elizabeth777 on August 5, 2000, at 13:48:59
My Doctor gave me a prescrition to Xanax (to take as needed only) and sample packs of Effexor XR starting at 37.5mg, then to 75mg after a week, then 2 more weeks of 75mg. Being totally new to taking any “mood” medication, I had no idea which was for what. I can see from these post that the Effexor is for depression and the Xanax for stress. I’m having some serious stress at work and just a slight amount of depression. I wanted something to get over the “rough” spots as the situation is temporary (my company got bought out and everyone is leaving, including myself. A lot of people looking to me to find a “safe” transition). I’ve taken a (single) valium a couple of times and it really seemed to help so this was what I was looking for.
Here’s what worry’s me. This seems to be a serious medication for a long term effect. My situation should last maybe 6 months but the doc seemed to think it should depress me for some time longer. I didn’t mentioned depression as a symptom, so I’m not sure why he was so concerned about that. I’m not sure now if I’m going to start this medicine. The lose of my libido would just kill me!! That’s the one real stress reliever I have, and my depression is no where near bad enough to warrant any of the side effects mentioned here. Hopefully the Xanax will get me through the rough spots. Anyone know about Xanax?
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