Posted by AnneL on August 15, 2001, at 22:02:01
In reply to Adjusting to Effexor - anyone want to share experi, posted by DP on August 15, 2001, at 21:25:18
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Hi Jimmy,
Your day today sounds very much like mine when I first started Effexor at the end of March. Nausea is one of the most common side effects, but should pass once your body gets used to it. I experienced anxiety attacks during the initial "start-up" on Effexor and took Klonopin which totally took away the anxiety. One of the regulars on this board told me that the anxiety is actually "activation". In other words, in some people Effexor can be very activating and you will get over that as well. I believe that I am the biggest wimp that ever existed when it comes to taking medications and I started with that little 37.5 mg. capsule and worked my way slowly to 225 mg. and Effexor works great for me!
Ride it out, use the lorazepam as directed or perhaps Klonopin which is a little longer acting may also be an option. Always remember to let your doctor know how you are feeling and let him help you with the start-up side effects. Good luck to you and keep us posted. Anne :)
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