Posted by jannbeau on August 27, 2002, at 13:19:26
In reply to Re: Love Effexor!!!, posted by gatitapurrrrrs on August 27, 2002, at 12:46:29
>Hello, Mr_Chicago:
I also wish you well with Effexor. Let me preface this post with the fact that I, like you, am just another participant in this bulletin board. I am not a physician and I don't claim to be an expert on this or any other medication. I am not writing to be "negative" but to pass on some info that I've read here and other places on the web and in print, including the manufacturer's own literature. I feel compelled to add following comments to Gittapurr's post below: 1) You may NOT lose weight with Effexor; you may actually gain weight or your weight may not change. 2)Your libido/sexual function may not be enhanced with Effexor; in fact, you could experience negative sexual side effects such as reduced libido or delayed ejaculation. Again, some people notice no differences in sexuality while others complain of negative side effects and still others, as with Gittapurrs, below, report enhancement. I would urge you to check other sources of information for efficacy and side effects of this medication, including, but not limited to, the physicians' package insert (not the patients' insert), the manufacturer's website, the FDA, other bulletin boards, to mention but a few resources. You might also wish to know that people report having difficulty stopping this medication and that they suffer what is referred to as "discontinuation syndrome"--not a permanent effect and not bad for many (I had little trouble stopping Effexor--slowly tapered from 150 mg/day to 0 mg/day).
Again, I don't mean to be a doomsayer, only to ad balance.
Cheers and good luck to you,
jannbeauHi Mr_Chicago!
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> I just wanted to wish you luck and give you my support in these "changing" times
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> I can tell you a thing or two about Effexor and I hope you will like it!
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> One of the side effects of Effexor is lack of appetite, I literally had to force myself to eat since I lost 15 lbs during the first two months of treatment. This medication will do wonders for you as it did for me. Take it day by day and have faith. There is not one day in my life since I started taking it, I have not thanked God and blessed the people who created this medication. Effexor is a treatment and although they say it will probably take a few weeks to feel the effects, I can assure you I did feel the difference within 3-4 days. I have reached my perfect dose and had been taking 225mg for the past 6 months. You will start, as you already know, little by little. You will also have to let your doctor know if you aren't feeling well or start feeling depressed without no reason. Another important point is, your blood pressure has to be monitored in case you suffer from high blood pressure. We all have our sad days and that is perfectly normal, but you will KNOW when you are not yourself again. The doctor will give you a larger dose and this can happen a few times until you reach your ideal dose. Another thing I will tell you is, your sexual appetite will NOT be affected at all, on the contrary, you will find yourself a little frisky! Please feel free to contact me whenever you like.
> I also noticed you have a yahoo account. I have Yahoo messenger and we can chat online or even see me cause I have a web cam!!! Feel free to add me as a friend in case you have it as well.
> Wish you a wonderful and happy day!
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> Gatitapurrrrrs (='.'=) meow
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