Posted by Victor on June 23, 2001, at 18:36:02
I am coming to the conclusion that effexor will not help my cronic pain. It has helped my depreshion thou. I am likin all that i have read on doxepin (adapin).
How does it work for pain?
It is thought that TCA's work by raising levels of a hormone called "endorphin". Endorphins are substances made in our brains and spine that decrease pain - your body's natural painkiller. Endorphin levels fall in people with chronic pain, sleep problems or depression. Low dose TCA's have been shown to reduce pain by raising endorphin levels to normal. They also improve "good" sleep (deep sleep and dream sleep) which improves energy and alertness.
Now I cant sleep with effexor a my BP has gone up a littal so , this is what i want to switch to. If any boddy has any imput please share. Thanx VICtor
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