Posted by Heather L. on April 13, 2001, at 18:02:41
In reply to Re: Effexor-side effects, posted by Lisa on January 8, 1999, at 9:54:52
I am taking Effexor XR. It is an extended time release capsule. I take it after I eat breakfast. Must take right after food or it will hurt your tummy. I felt better from the very first dose.I have a little trouble getting to sleep. What I have done for this is gone to bed about 45 minutes earlier than I usually do. Then I toss and turn for a bit and fall asleep within about 30 minutes or so and am not getting to sleep to late. Once I am asleep I am fine. And when I wake up I feel refreshed:) I had MAJOR anxiety and depression before trying this medicine. I also have A.D.D. I am so happy I have Effexor. I haven't felt this calm and relaxed in years.
> > > After trying just about every kind of anti-depressant,
> > > my psychiatrist put me on Effexor. I am currently
> > > taking 300mg a day (150mg twice a day) and I really
> > > starting to feel better, but does anyone ever have
> > > muscle spasms? I have noticed that not only do I have
> > > trouble sleeping because of the strange dreams, but
> > > everytime I try to sleep I can feel my legs jump and
> > > quiver uncontrolably. I never feel rested.
> > I also had uncontrollable muscle spasms when taking Effexor. I found it unbearable. I shook so hard I could not hold a pen, nor sign my name, nor drive my car. And I never slept. As you can probably guess, I stopped taking it entirely. Even after months the effects did not wear off.
> I have found it hard to write and my mind starts racing a lot lately. I really do not want to stop taking Effexor because I haven't felt this good in years, but the side effects are wearing down on me.
> It's almost like I have two choices Mental health or physical health.
> Depression is such a nasty disease and I am just trying my hardest to not let it take the best of me!
poster:Heather L.
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