Posted by huck326 on August 13, 2002, at 5:39:24
In reply to Re: just started effexor » emlucy, posted by LynnPerley on August 11, 2002, at 23:23:14
I started taking Effexor XR in January of this year with the exact same circumstances, i.e. first drug ever and the exact same dosage levels.
I noticed a huge difference after about a week.
I have leveled out now and think that it is a great drug to start with at least ( may be switching meds soon)
Only have a couple of warnings for you as a new person to drug therepy with effexor XR
First TAKE WITH FOOD!!! trust me it makes all the difference in the worldSecond Don't miss a dose as the withdrawal of missing just one dose for me ends up with Nausea, headache, dizzy and a really strange numbness in the hands and (silly as it sounds) tongue.
But as I said earlier I think Effexor was a real life saver for me. literally! So give it at least 8 to 10 weeks before you judge it's effects and make up your own mind don't let the Effexor bashing or praise sway you.
Good Luck
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