Posted by Kel on August 14, 2001, at 22:36:39
In reply to Re: we're not scaremongering » pellmell, posted by DP on August 14, 2001, at 21:01:11
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> I have been on this board for about a week and I've found your responses to be very intelligent and informative.
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> I have specific questions for you from one "guy" to another (I feel kind of silly asking you in an open forum like this).
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> First of all, I'm very much like Kel (the original poster of this thread). I am still sitting here with my unopened bottle of Effexor scared s*less from everyone having negative experiences with the drug. My doc prescribed it for anxiety, panic attacks and to help with getting over my eating disorder.
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> My question for you is - a. did you gain weight on the stuff and b. did you have any sexual side effects from it? I don't quite remember if you mentioned having a girlfriend or not, but I was wondering if it affected your relationship.
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> Ok, while I'm at it, how many mg's are you taking a day? The doc is starting me out on 37.5mg's and I'm wondering what time of the day I should take it? I asked the doctor and he said it was up to me (thanks, that REALLY helps).
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> If the questions are too personal, you can personally write me at < discopuppy@yahoo.youknowwhat > (you'll have to change the "youknowwhat" to "com" - I don't want these spammers using software to automatically extract email addresses.
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> Thanks so much, PM, in advance for your help and time.
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> Jimmy
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> > > I am going to begin taking Effexor XR tomorrow morning and after reading these postings, I am scared out of my mind!! Does anyone have any good experiences to share or is it a bad drug??
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> > Yeah, the positive Effexor postings tend to get buried under the negative ones on this board. :) I and many others who post here are having success with Effexor, and experiencing only mild side-effects. I really think you should give it a chance. You'll know in a few weeks if your body finds it intolerable. It would be a shame if you quit before you started; this whole meds game is trial and error anyway.
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> > Good luck, and keep us posted (by posting. ha! sorry...). We can help you through the start-up side-effects, which can be disconcerting but are nothing to be afraid of.
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> > -pm
Thank you so much for your responses. I feel better already! I will keep you guys posted as to my progress. Please feel free to e-mail me personally. (I posted my e-mail address) Thanks again!!
poster:Kel
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