Posted by girlie on October 30, 2001, at 8:27:39
In reply to Re: 4 Weeks off Effexor, posted by erica a on October 29, 2001, at 9:39:06
I was on Effexor XR for about 5 years, with 300mg being my highest doseage. Effexor was a life saver for me and I'm distressed to see people trying to sue and get it pulled from the market just because it didn't work for THEM. ALL anti-depressants are different and, just because it's not right for some doesn't mean it's wrong for all!
Yes, I gained weight and it SUCKS! Yes, I had night sweats and vivid dreams and negative sexual side effects, and they SUCKED! BUT, I would have long ago lost my friggin mind to anxitey and fear and depression without Effexor. What anti-depressant out there has NO negative side effects or withdrawl?? (and, if you can answer that question, then you obviously found one that is right for YOU, but not necessarily the next person)
In July I began weaning off of Effexor because I want to get pregnant. The reduction from 300mg to 225mg was difficult, at best. The reduction from 225mg to 150mg went without ONE negative side effect. From 150mg to 75mg there was a day or two of mild brain swoosh. I'm now on 37.5mg and will finish my medication on Friday. I fully expect this to be the most difficult part. At least my appetite has finally decreased dramatically - thank HEAVEN!
SO, after all of that, I would rather go thru the weight gain and the side effects to have saved my mind and the ability to function in society.
I'll repeat, just because it doesn't work for YOU, doesn't mean it's not working for someone!
This is all JMHO
girlie
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