Posted by Sarahh on September 2, 2003, at 16:09:27
I have had fairly severe depression for atleast 4 years now and have tried to battle it completely on my own less any "drugs". Recently my doctor talked me into trying 37.5mg of EFFEXOR XR(once a day). I have been taking this medication for 2 weeks now. My depression hasn't budged one bit. NOTHING HAS CHANGED. Should I continue keeping an open mind about this medication, that hopefully within time it will assist in lifting my depression OR does anyone agree that a person should be able to tell if a medication is right for them within the first couple weeks?????? I am really scared of these medications and also really need to start getting better soon. I feel like I am just standing still and the world around me is just flying by without me. I just want someone/something to please give me my sense of well-being back one day. :(
If anyone can give me positive support to do with their experience with Effexor XR I would really apprecaite it.
-Sarahh
P.S. I ment to mention that about 2 years ago, for the first time, I agreed to try out depression medication. My doctor gave my the lowest dose of REMERON. I tried it for about a month and I can honestly say I absolutely LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT. For the first time in years I finally felt like my old, amazing, full of energy, happy self again(no insecurities or worries) ....BUT, the weight gain, appetite increase was unbearable. I gained about 20 pounds in 4 weeks and then had a heck of a time trying to lose the weight once I stopped taking the REMERON. If anyone has any experience with REMERON and how to combat the weight gain(appetite increase) aspect of it PLEASE PLEASE respond!
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