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Re: This is my first time taking anything

Posted by SLS on March 25, 2006, at 21:49:26

In reply to Re: This is my first time taking anything » strungout, posted by SLS on March 25, 2006, at 21:44:28

Something that I forgot...

Effexor has a tendency to produce an increase in blood pressure. This is not usually a problem, but it should be taken into consideration when choosing Effexor as a treatment.


- Scott


> > Hi there,
> > My doc just prescribed me Effexor XR 75mg and I've never been on any sort of anti-depressant before. Occassionally i'll take one of my dad's anxiety pills if I REALLY need it but other than that nothing. Should I be worried? What am I to expect on average?
>
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> I don't think Effexor is the demon some people make it out to be. Like many other drugs, it can be difficult to discontinue. However, there are several strategies that can minimize the withdrawal symptoms. Discontinuation syndromes can occur with all of the SSRIs, including Prozac.
>
> By the way, the drug manufacturer's label (package insert) that accompanies the drug is very explicit in alerting people to the withdrawal syndrome that can occur upon abrupt discontinuation or dosage reduction.
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> http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic4/effexor_wcp.htm#P
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> Of course, it should be the job of the doctor to describe to their patients the possible side effects a drug can produce, including withdrawal.
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> Nausea is fairly common when first starting Effexor. It almost always disappears. Other possible side effects include sweating, constipation, sleepiness or fatigue, dry mouth, dizziness, anxiety, tremor, blurred vision, reduced libido, and anorgasmia. Some of this stuff gets better with time. Some stuff doesn't. You might only get one or two of these things. Each person is different in the way that they react to a given drug.
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> What are you being treated for?
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>
> - Scott

 

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