Posted by Semi-conscious on February 3, 2004, at 0:38:07
In reply to Re: I'm afraid to go off Effexor,taking 1 1/2 year » Semi-conscious, posted by KimberlyDi on February 2, 2004, at 15:09:38
I have been taking Effexor XR 175mg for about a year now. I've taken about 20 different kinds in the last 9 years. It seemed to work okay in the beginning, but I started to become even more depressed. I gained about 30 pounds. I have water retention(bad). I have profound sadness. I don't care about anything. I quit exercising. Half the time I don't bathe or get off the couch. I have an egotistical meds provider who thinks he is always right. If I knew that other people were experiencing these symptoms, then I wouldn't think it was just me. I started to give up thinking there was no hope after trying so many kinds of meds, but Effexor seems to have the worst side effects for me. My Dr. says it doesn't cause water retention. Nothing else has changed in my life as far as diet or pills. How is it that I'm wrong and he's right? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks Taylor
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