Posted by cerebus on May 8, 2007, at 13:44:13
In reply to Re: Will Effexor cause alcohol cravings or weight, posted by Cynthia_Greene on May 5, 2007, at 15:48:13
> > My next door neighbors lexapro pooped out on her her doc started her on effexor now 37.5mg for this week then 75mg. She says on day three she is feeling better less xanax now only 4mg. Do you think that effexor helps with anxiety? Thanks, Love Phillipa
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> I think it might help. The information sheet that came with it said that it's prescribed to some people to treat panic attacks, general anxiety, and social phobias. I think the doses are different depending on whether it's used to treat anxiety or depression.
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> I believe it did cause me to drink more. This could be related to an increase in carb craving. It definitely helped with my GAD, not so much for social anxiety. According to this board, it seems that everyone responds to the medications differently. I would definitely give it 4 months. The weight gain seemed to even out over time. Good Luck.
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