Posted by Grae Hall on April 13, 2001, at 4:54:39
In reply to Re: Efexor XR beach ball effect, posted by Cam W. on April 6, 2000, at 21:46:31
I just got put on 75 Miligrams of Efexor XR today. Am about to take it now. I'm being put on 150miligrams in 3 days, and in a few weeks, 300 miligrams.
What do I have to look out for, I've been given no documentation, nothing. I did get it for free from a mental health clinic, which is fine. I was told it wasn't an SSRI (as previous SSRI's had been unsuccessful), I was worried it was an MAOI, I'd read they had bad side effects. So far any reading I've done indicates that it IS an SSRI. So is it that and more, or what? Was the doc placating me, or was he 'technically' correct?
What are some risks / side effects of this particular drug, also how effective is it in treating depression? :) Why is it administered in doses that are significantly higher than that of SSRI's (Eg, between 10 - 60mg). When he said 375miligrams, I was a bit suprised.
Any feedback, advice, experience etc would be appreciated :)
poster:Grae Hall
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