Posted by ants on September 29, 2004, at 15:27:32
In reply to Re: Just starting on effexor, posted by karlak13 on August 20, 2004, at 22:38:41
I just wanted to post my beginning effexor experience and see if others have similar thoughts.
I've been on 37.5mg for one week. Next week I go to 75mg, where I will stay, or come back down to 37.5 because I really feel that its enough. We shall see. So far, I love it. I feel happy and nice. My boyfriend says I am way less irritable and moody and I have not wanted to just sit and cry as I usually do.
I have been sleeping great-I used to clench my jaw and wake up sore and annoyed, but now I sleep well all night with no anxiety symptoms.
Negatives:
1. It is really hard to get up in the morning...I sleep very soundly...maybe too much? I feel like i am really a zombie until I take my meds in the morning. Anyone else feel like this?2. Sex drive sucks, which is too bad because now that I am "nice" I actually enjoy spending time with the boyfriend, but I have no desire to have sex, which is making him nuts! But at least I don't snap at him!
thats all. The first few days I had no appetite, now its back. I hope I don't gain weight...I have heard that happens.
let me know how you all are doing!
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