Posted by nmb33 on October 17, 2005, at 22:05:56
In reply to Anyone had success on Effexor XR? , posted by jp on October 24, 1999, at 14:59:14
I used to have serious panic and anxiety attacks! My doctor prescribed me to Effexor. I started at 37.5mg and am now up to 75mg. I started taking them about 2 1/2 months ago. I was also prescribed Zanax in the case of a panic attack. She told me to take one of those if I felt one coming on. Since I've been on Effexor, I have not had one panic attack (Knock on wood!!!) At first I had naseau, and headaches. I also would feel really sick if I didn't eat when I was hungry. But now...I'm fine. I don't have much of my old appetite, alot of the time when I eat, I'm not even hungry, I'm just eating out of boredom or going out with friends. I have gained weight, however I don't know if it's from the Effexor or not. I started gaining weight before taking the pills. Last year I was on a very strict diet and was very much in shape. I then stopped dieting and no longer cared. And out of depression just started eating anything I wanted. So i don't really know if its from the effexor or not. But overall, effexor HAS worked for me!
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