Posted by m43 on February 26, 2002, at 7:55:56
In reply to First day on Effexor.....HELP..HELP, posted by redcat on January 26, 2002, at 10:02:51
> Took ONE 37.5 mg of Effexor XR yesterday and I feel terrible. HELP...Am I having normal side effects or am I just sick as a dog. My head is pounding, I am jittery, got no sleep, agitated, sad, stomach hurts..etc. AND i only took 1 pill....
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> I was given Effexor for a migraine/balance/vertigo disorder with associated anxiety. I feel terrible after one dose, no sleep and it sure adds to my brain fog, dizziness and feeling bad...Should I be patient and let the side effects subside....I hate feeling terrible and I know side effects take a while to calm down...but I feel terrible....HELP HELP
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> RedcatStop taking it. I was on it for 3 weeks and stopped it, since it wasn't helping. I had problems with my vision, tired all the time, dizziness. Did some research on the web. This drug has a number of problems, including severe withdrawal symptoms. I am not sure that the benefits outweigh the possible long term side effects. The doctors are way to eager to hand you a sample pack and tell you to take it. Mine did not warn me about any of the potential side effects. I am very suspicious of this drug.
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