Posted by Cindy W on September 6, 2000, at 23:44:38
In reply to New to Effexor, posted by Larry on September 6, 2000, at 19:15:33
> I am fairly new to Effexor and prior to this had never taken such a medication. It was prescribed after months/years of terrible explosions I was having at work in a high stress position. The last one had almost caused me to throw everything to the wind. The medicine has made a positive difference and I also know that I am not "stuffing" anything or postponing any underlying issues that need to be dealt with. That's important to me. Life is a constant tradeoff and so it is with medication; the side effects of occasional dry mouth or impotence mean nothing to me versus the improvement in my temperament at work. The latter is more important. Often on this website I am disappointed to read so many negative comments. Right now I am going to be thankful there has been such a change and should the day come when I feel otherwise, well, then I will deal with it at that time. This may never be read, but if it is, I hope that many other people are doing just fine with their medication.
Larry, i think Effexor-XR has helped me, although right now, with my mom terminally ill, i've been messing up and it just isn't enough. i have had practically no side effects (although i got kind of dizzy today, when i forgot to take it and didn't notice until i got home). so i went from 375 mg/day to 0 today, with some dizziness and forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating; if that's the worst that happens if i ever need to stop it, i can live with that.
am glad it's working out for you. people are all different. if it works, that's what counts!
--Cindy W
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