Posted by Torsten on April 13, 2001, at 8:37:29
In reply to Re: Efexor XR beach ball effect, posted by Grae Hall on April 13, 2001, at 4:54:39
Hi Grae,
It seems like years ago I posted that message.
Effexor is what they class as an SNRI which is an SSRI plus an added component. SNRI stands for Serotonin and Noradrenalin Reuptake Inhibitor so your dector is telling fibs.The adjustment takes a while, and your head will go through some major changes.
The only advice I can offer here is that it's not a decision to be taken lightly. It has it's good parts in the sense that you will feel beter, but it has it's downsides too in that if you miss a dose or want to get off it you will feel worse than you have ever imagined possible.
If you want more detailed info, mail me personally and i'll tell you honestly about my experiences.
Best, Torsten
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> 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.
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> 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?
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> 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.
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> Any feedback, advice, experience etc would be appreciated :)
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