Re: How much sweating is involved? And for how long?

Posted by jrbecker on January 21, 2004, at 11:10:47

In reply to How much sweating is involved? And for how long?, posted by LMR on January 21, 2004, at 10:11:31

> This is only my seond day on Effexor, so I haven't experienced any "good" things Or "side effects" yet, I assume it's way too early to know. I am on the 37.5 mg and being bumped up to 75 mg next week.
>
> I am really concerned with the side effects. I work in a high profile career, interacting with business people and clients, and I am concerned about the sweating effect? Is it really excessive? And how long does it last?
>
> Also, I am a newly wed. 6 months. In regards to the sexual dysfunction *blush* side effect, again, how long does that last? Is it as long as you are on the meds? And does anything help?
>
> thanks for any input any of you have on my concerns.
>
> Warm Regards

LMR-
yes, the sweating is a problem for some, but it does diminish with time. I find that for Effexor, like the SSRIs, it takes about 4-8 weeks to know where you'll level off at. SO...
don't quit too early, you'll have to be a trooper and ride out any effects until then. Side effects are just usually part of the game in antidepressant land. You'll have to find out what adverse effects you can live with in balance with a good treatment response. That being said, most do find that side effects are minimal. But it's all about finding the optimal dosage window for you individually.
For myself, whom I consider to be fairly sensitive to meds, I found that after 6 weeks at my optimal dosage of 37.5mg, all sweating went away. And as for the sexual side effect, it's definitely present but not particularly bad. I am delayed in climaxing, but not erections. You'll find that if you frequently drink before sex, this problem is exacerbated. Lowered libido is a problem, but something I tend to not notice very often.
Bottom line, if your response to Effexor goes well, I can promise you that the side effect tradeoffs are not going to bother you as much. In the end, you'll realize how much better your mood is day to day, and look back and consider the sacrifice worth it.
JB

Thread

How much sweating is involved? And for how long? LMR 1/21/04
Re: How much sweating is involved? And for how long? crazychickuk 1/21/04
Re: How much sweating is involved? And for how long? jrbecker 1/21/04
Re: How much sweating is involved? And for how long? » LMR Sad Panda 1/21/04

Post a new follow-up

Notify the administrators

Start a new thread

poster:jrbecker thread:303686
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20040118/msgs/303714.html