So here I am not sure what to be feeling...
Does anyone have any experience with this medication?
Im hoping it will take my dizziness away and anxiety that Im feeling....
Thanks everyone and Im glad Im here!
Full Version: Back from doctors and put on an AD
I have just returned from my family docs explaining the 35 symptoms of Perimenopause. She really had not much to say excpet we need to get you started on an antidepressent and anxiety med and Book an appointment with my Gyno ASAP!
So here I am not sure what to be feeling...
Does anyone have any experience with this medication?
Im hoping it will take my dizziness away and anxiety that Im feeling....
Thanks everyone and Im glad Im here!
So here I am not sure what to be feeling...
Does anyone have any experience with this medication?
Im hoping it will take my dizziness away and anxiety that Im feeling....
Thanks everyone and Im glad Im here!
Hi, Welcome!
On this subject you will hear many pro's and con's to the usage of AD's. I think each person should know the facts and then make an informed decision. I would read up on Effexor.
My husband has problems with depression and a few years ago was put on Effexor. His experience with that AD was not a good one. The problem was that Effexor has a REALLY short half life, which means that it goes into your system fast and leaves fast. For some this can create a "withdrawl" feeling as soon as the first missed dosage. Also, if you ever want to get off the stuff, it comes in a time release form capsule, which you cannot taper off from very easily.
The withdrawl part was horrible for him. I know others that had bad experience also. But, there are others who say that it was a life saver! Either way, I just think you should consider the facts when deciding on AD's, and all the side effects that they can cause while taking them.
When I first started to have peri symptoms, they offered me an AD also. I refused, because I was not going to mess with it. However, I was not severely depressed, which could have altered my decision. I only suggest that you understand the facts of how these drugs work and how difficult it can be to "ever" get off of them. Again, I do not speak for everyone, just my own experiences. Good luck.
Juliann
On this subject you will hear many pro's and con's to the usage of AD's. I think each person should know the facts and then make an informed decision. I would read up on Effexor.
My husband has problems with depression and a few years ago was put on Effexor. His experience with that AD was not a good one. The problem was that Effexor has a REALLY short half life, which means that it goes into your system fast and leaves fast. For some this can create a "withdrawl" feeling as soon as the first missed dosage. Also, if you ever want to get off the stuff, it comes in a time release form capsule, which you cannot taper off from very easily.
The withdrawl part was horrible for him. I know others that had bad experience also. But, there are others who say that it was a life saver! Either way, I just think you should consider the facts when deciding on AD's, and all the side effects that they can cause while taking them.
When I first started to have peri symptoms, they offered me an AD also. I refused, because I was not going to mess with it. However, I was not severely depressed, which could have altered my decision. I only suggest that you understand the facts of how these drugs work and how difficult it can be to "ever" get off of them. Again, I do not speak for everyone, just my own experiences. Good luck.
Juliann
QUOTE (Juliann @ Aug 19 2009, 04:50 PM) 
Hi, Welcome!
On this subject you will hear many pro's and con's to the usage of AD's. I think each person should know the facts and then make an informed decision. I would read up on Effexor.
My husband has problems with depression and a few years ago was put on Effexor. His experience with that AD was not a good one. The problem was that Effexor has a REALLY short half life, which means that it goes into your system fast and leaves fast. For some this can create a "withdrawl" feeling as soon as the first missed dosage. Also, if you ever want to get off the stuff, it comes in a time release form capsule, which you cannot taper off from very easily.
The withdrawl part was horrible for him. I know others that had bad experience also. But, there are others who say that it was a life saver! Either way, I just think you should consider the facts when deciding on AD's, and all the side effects that they can cause while taking them.
When I first started to have peri symptoms, they offered me an AD also. I refused, because I was not going to mess with it. However, I was not severely depressed, which could have altered my decision. I only suggest that you understand the facts of how these drugs work and how difficult it can be to "ever" get off of them. Again, I do not speak for everyone, just my own experiences. Good luck.
Juliann
Thanks Juliann,On this subject you will hear many pro's and con's to the usage of AD's. I think each person should know the facts and then make an informed decision. I would read up on Effexor.
My husband has problems with depression and a few years ago was put on Effexor. His experience with that AD was not a good one. The problem was that Effexor has a REALLY short half life, which means that it goes into your system fast and leaves fast. For some this can create a "withdrawl" feeling as soon as the first missed dosage. Also, if you ever want to get off the stuff, it comes in a time release form capsule, which you cannot taper off from very easily.
The withdrawl part was horrible for him. I know others that had bad experience also. But, there are others who say that it was a life saver! Either way, I just think you should consider the facts when deciding on AD's, and all the side effects that they can cause while taking them.
When I first started to have peri symptoms, they offered me an AD also. I refused, because I was not going to mess with it. However, I was not severely depressed, which could have altered my decision. I only suggest that you understand the facts of how these drugs work and how difficult it can be to "ever" get off of them. Again, I do not speak for everyone, just my own experiences. Good luck.
Juliann
Im not quite sure what to think,.....Im feeling depressed and anxious because of not feeling well....not my self! It wasnt until I came here yesterday for the first time and stayed on reading and reading all day long that I came to the conclusion that IM NOT CRAZY! lol
I have gone over all of the things on the list and she said that most of my symptoms have her to believe that its anxiety and depression and she has had a good outcome with her patients going on this! She also told me to stick with it and she would see me in 2 weeks. Im thinking I will start taking this tomorrow...
She is thinking that I should notice a HUGE difference in takin it...I asked her that I hope that it doesnt make me dizzier...she said there alot of side effects but to PLEASE stick to it and let her know how I feel in 2 weeks....In regards to my missed periods, and BRUTAL ones that I get she is sending my back to my Gyno asap to figure out what is next to do there....
So I guess time will tell
Thanks for the info and I will keep everyone updated on how things turn out
If your intuition tells you that the source of your anxiety and depression is hormonal, another approach could be to wait til after you see the GYN and see if hormone treatment clears up all your symptoms, mental and physical.
That said, I am on the antidepressant Celexa, which, along with low dose BCPS are helping me feel much better. ADs pulled me out of a clinical depression in my 30s as well and they are important drugs. IIf you are really struggling, you may wish to get started right away taking them. If your main problem is anxiety, it helps to "start low and go slow" with ADS otherwise they can increase anxiety in the short term. I worked up to my dose over several weeks, with an occaisonal benzo as needed. I think Effexor is slightly different chemistry than Celexa, so I can't speak to that drug specifically. And it can take a few weeks--even a month or more to feel the full effects.
Good luck!
That said, I am on the antidepressant Celexa, which, along with low dose BCPS are helping me feel much better. ADs pulled me out of a clinical depression in my 30s as well and they are important drugs. IIf you are really struggling, you may wish to get started right away taking them. If your main problem is anxiety, it helps to "start low and go slow" with ADS otherwise they can increase anxiety in the short term. I worked up to my dose over several weeks, with an occaisonal benzo as needed. I think Effexor is slightly different chemistry than Celexa, so I can't speak to that drug specifically. And it can take a few weeks--even a month or more to feel the full effects.
Good luck!
I had high anxiety, panic and depression. Tried prozac that made me feel terrible, most people do very well on it. Went off of that. In my 30's tried Wellbutrin, that was a nightmare for me, ended up just getting off it and dealing with what was on my plate at the time, got past it. Fast (really fast it seems) here I am going through the hormonal stuff. Just couldn't deal anymore, not all that sure about taking hormones nor even about AD's, Xanax was helping, but, I need something that would level me out on a more even basis. So, my Dr. RX's me Lexapro, so far so good. Started at 10mg, minimal side effects, then upped the dose one week later to 20mg, pretty much no side effects, a little drowsy but heck I welcomed a nap here and there as I was always to hyped up to sleep.
Now some people have posted Lexapro is the Devils Poison and for me thus far I would veer toward the opposite opinion. AD's are so individual. I have a friend of mine on Effexor who tried many AD's and she says this one was the perfect one for her. So there you go. I was very concerned about starting an AD just in case it didn't work and i had to suffer withdrawals going off it and then have to keep trying until I found one that worked (hoping I found one that worked). But, in the end you do what you have to do, depends how soon you get sick and tired of being sick and tired. Good luck and I hope this works for you.
Now some people have posted Lexapro is the Devils Poison and for me thus far I would veer toward the opposite opinion. AD's are so individual. I have a friend of mine on Effexor who tried many AD's and she says this one was the perfect one for her. So there you go. I was very concerned about starting an AD just in case it didn't work and i had to suffer withdrawals going off it and then have to keep trying until I found one that worked (hoping I found one that worked). But, in the end you do what you have to do, depends how soon you get sick and tired of being sick and tired. Good luck and I hope this works for you.
have you had your thyroid checked? did you know depression is a symtom of hypothyroidism ? get that in check and theres no need for a.d., ......
QUOTE (really frustrated @ Aug 19 2009, 03:37 PM)
I have just returned from my family docs explaining the 35 symptoms of Perimenopause. She really had not much to say excpet we need to get you started on an antidepressent and anxiety med and Book an appointment with my Gyno ASAP!
So here I am not sure what to be feeling...
Does anyone have any experience with this medication?
Im hoping it will take my dizziness away and anxiety that Im feeling....
Thanks everyone and Im glad Im here!
So here I am not sure what to be feeling...
Does anyone have any experience with this medication?
Im hoping it will take my dizziness away and anxiety that Im feeling....
Thanks everyone and Im glad Im here!
I am one of the ones on this forum who have nothing but positives to say about Effexor (I take the generic equivalent). It truly has given me my life back. I, like you, suffered with dizziness, anxiety, sensitivity to lights and sound, inability to sleep, etc. It had gotten so bad that I dropped over 20 lbs. and was quickly becoming agoraphobic. I started slowly on the Effexor and increased the doseage over 2 weeks. I experienced slight nausea, tiredness and headaches during the initial 2 weeks but felt better even with those side effects. It took about 3 months until I felt the full benefit but it was well worth it. I've read the horror stories about quitting it but for now it truly has given me back quality of life so I guess I'll deal with that in the future. I was very sceptical about ADs when my doctor suggested it but my only regret is that I didn't start it a year earlier. I did experience a slight increase in anxiety the first week and took Ativan when it was at its worst. It also worked for my hotflashes. I'm not saying it will work the same for you but for me it has been a lifesaver. Hope this helps...
Lee
Hi Really Frustrated,
Effexor has been one of the anti-depressants I have taken. I was dx with a dual dx mental illnesses a long time ago. I have not been on psychotropic meds for a while though......
It is a good one for this, but do not despair if it does not work for you(6-8 weeks is usually what they look at for effectiveness). Aropax and Aurorix are fairly light weight on the side effects and are good for anxiety. Effexor is an SNRI which kind of acts like Zoloft and Prozac......Effexor is probably one of the ones with more "strength"....only in its chemistry. There are also SSRI's and MOAI's. So there are many choices if Effexor does not agree with you.
Like someone mentioned earlier, some info on these meds is a good thing........but try not to focus too much on the side-effects.......if it makes you feel sick or has side efects that are too much, ring your doc. You may feel a little uncomfortable for the first few days(tiredness, dizziness, sleep diturbance etc.) but this should pass. I have been put on meds and know within a day whether I can take it or not. You kind of get a feel for what you can tolerate.
Effexor worked well for me, but I was also on anti-psychotics.......so could have been one or the other! I would post some good links for you but have had posts removed in the past for posting links(have no idea why......no links to other products or meno websites).......Anyway, feel free to PM me if you want to talk more about meds.....
The flip side to taking any med is that if it works it can have huge benefits.......give it a go and see how you feel.
Take good care.........
And Hugs.....
Michah
Effexor has been one of the anti-depressants I have taken. I was dx with a dual dx mental illnesses a long time ago. I have not been on psychotropic meds for a while though......
It is a good one for this, but do not despair if it does not work for you(6-8 weeks is usually what they look at for effectiveness). Aropax and Aurorix are fairly light weight on the side effects and are good for anxiety. Effexor is an SNRI which kind of acts like Zoloft and Prozac......Effexor is probably one of the ones with more "strength"....only in its chemistry. There are also SSRI's and MOAI's. So there are many choices if Effexor does not agree with you.
Like someone mentioned earlier, some info on these meds is a good thing........but try not to focus too much on the side-effects.......if it makes you feel sick or has side efects that are too much, ring your doc. You may feel a little uncomfortable for the first few days(tiredness, dizziness, sleep diturbance etc.) but this should pass. I have been put on meds and know within a day whether I can take it or not. You kind of get a feel for what you can tolerate.
Effexor worked well for me, but I was also on anti-psychotics.......so could have been one or the other! I would post some good links for you but have had posts removed in the past for posting links(have no idea why......no links to other products or meno websites).......Anyway, feel free to PM me if you want to talk more about meds.....
The flip side to taking any med is that if it works it can have huge benefits.......give it a go and see how you feel.
Take good care.........
And Hugs.....
Michah
QUOTE (Michah Hadley @ Aug 19 2009, 09:27 PM)
Hi Really Frustrated,
Effexor has been one of the anti-depressants I have taken. I was dx with a dual dx mental illnesses a long time ago. I have not been on psychotropic meds for a while though......
It is a good one for this, but do not despair if it does not work for you(6-8 weeks is usually what they look at for effectiveness). Aropax and Aurorix are fairly light weight on the side effects and are good for anxiety. Effexor is an SNRI which kind of acts like Zoloft and Prozac......Effexor is probably one of the ones with more "strength"....only in its chemistry. There are also SSRI's and MOAI's. So there are many choices if Effexor does not agree with you.
Like someone mentioned earlier, some info on these meds is a good thing........but try not to focus too much on the side-effects.......if it makes you feel sick or has side efects that are too much, ring your doc. You may feel a little uncomfortable for the first few days(tiredness, dizziness, sleep diturbance etc.) but this should pass. I have been put on meds and know within a day whether I can take it or not. You kind of get a feel for what you can tolerate.
Effexor worked well for me, but I was also on anti-psychotics.......so could have been one or the other! I would post some good links for you but have had posts removed in the past for posting links(have no idea why......no links to other products or meno websites).......Anyway, feel free to PM me if you want to talk more about meds.....
The flip side to taking any med is that if it works it can have huge benefits.......give it a go and see how you feel.
Hey you guys! Your the best...
thanks for all of your responses ...it feels great to have friends in the same place as me...or experiencing the same symptoms...
It truly is!
Im really nervous about starting this medication! I was thinking the same as you waiting until i see the GYNO but they are on holidays till the 28th of August and my family doc wants to see me back on the 2nd of Sept. To see how things are going...
I have read alot today on the side effects and it scares me! I turned off the putor!
I didnt take any tonight as I have a busy rest of the week at work and am afraid of the side effects. Im also afraid of going off of them because of the withdrawls... I really dont know what to do??????????
Part of of me is try them and see if I feel any better and then the other part of me is WHY start if it is going to make things worse...which I wont know until I try it! Sorry seem like a real clustermess right now...just compimplating what to do!
I guess I will sleep on it or at least try and see tomorrow
Please keep in touch! It is reassuring having you all here
Take good care.........
And Hugs.....
Michah
Effexor has been one of the anti-depressants I have taken. I was dx with a dual dx mental illnesses a long time ago. I have not been on psychotropic meds for a while though......
It is a good one for this, but do not despair if it does not work for you(6-8 weeks is usually what they look at for effectiveness). Aropax and Aurorix are fairly light weight on the side effects and are good for anxiety. Effexor is an SNRI which kind of acts like Zoloft and Prozac......Effexor is probably one of the ones with more "strength"....only in its chemistry. There are also SSRI's and MOAI's. So there are many choices if Effexor does not agree with you.
Like someone mentioned earlier, some info on these meds is a good thing........but try not to focus too much on the side-effects.......if it makes you feel sick or has side efects that are too much, ring your doc. You may feel a little uncomfortable for the first few days(tiredness, dizziness, sleep diturbance etc.) but this should pass. I have been put on meds and know within a day whether I can take it or not. You kind of get a feel for what you can tolerate.
Effexor worked well for me, but I was also on anti-psychotics.......so could have been one or the other! I would post some good links for you but have had posts removed in the past for posting links(have no idea why......no links to other products or meno websites).......Anyway, feel free to PM me if you want to talk more about meds.....
The flip side to taking any med is that if it works it can have huge benefits.......give it a go and see how you feel.
Hey you guys! Your the best...
thanks for all of your responses ...it feels great to have friends in the same place as me...or experiencing the same symptoms...
It truly is!
Im really nervous about starting this medication! I was thinking the same as you waiting until i see the GYNO but they are on holidays till the 28th of August and my family doc wants to see me back on the 2nd of Sept. To see how things are going...
I have read alot today on the side effects and it scares me! I turned off the putor!
I didnt take any tonight as I have a busy rest of the week at work and am afraid of the side effects. Im also afraid of going off of them because of the withdrawls... I really dont know what to do??????????
Part of of me is try them and see if I feel any better and then the other part of me is WHY start if it is going to make things worse...which I wont know until I try it! Sorry seem like a real clustermess right now...just compimplating what to do!
I guess I will sleep on it or at least try and see tomorrow
Please keep in touch! It is reassuring having you all here
Take good care.........
And Hugs.....
Michah
I hear that effexor can be good for hot flashes, so makes sense it would help with hormone imbalance. I tried effexor years ago and got really sick to my stomach. Don't remember whether I took it with food, and didn't give it another try. Sometimes I wish I had, but paxil worked well for me and my anxiety issues for five years (I have anxiety disorder on top of the joys of peri).
When I fell apart in December last year with anxiety and depression (9 on a 1-10 scale), I went from paxil to cymbalta to lexapro. They all made the anxiety worse and I was still fighting taking the ativan I'd been given. Finally, I asked the psych md for zoloft and started at a LOW dose and stepped up a week at a time. I've been on 100 mg for a month and am really feeling better than I did when this started. Some bobbles here and there, but so much better! When I've had a little more time I'll be starting some sort of HRT and weaning off the ativan.
I went from one doctor to another for months trying to find some medical or hormonal explanation with no progress and even though I still think my hormone fluctuations have a lot to do with what I'm going through, I know the zoloft is helping. So, I'll just consider it step number one in taking my life back.
"frustrated"--many of us are on AD's that help us get through the day. Some were able to find a hormone replacement regimen that helped. That's the important thing. Just keep looking until you find what works. ((((((((((((big hugs))))))))))))) and keep us posted.
When I fell apart in December last year with anxiety and depression (9 on a 1-10 scale), I went from paxil to cymbalta to lexapro. They all made the anxiety worse and I was still fighting taking the ativan I'd been given. Finally, I asked the psych md for zoloft and started at a LOW dose and stepped up a week at a time. I've been on 100 mg for a month and am really feeling better than I did when this started. Some bobbles here and there, but so much better! When I've had a little more time I'll be starting some sort of HRT and weaning off the ativan.
I went from one doctor to another for months trying to find some medical or hormonal explanation with no progress and even though I still think my hormone fluctuations have a lot to do with what I'm going through, I know the zoloft is helping. So, I'll just consider it step number one in taking my life back.
"frustrated"--many of us are on AD's that help us get through the day. Some were able to find a hormone replacement regimen that helped. That's the important thing. Just keep looking until you find what works. ((((((((((((big hugs))))))))))))) and keep us posted.
QUOTE (Michah Hadley @ Aug 19 2009, 09:27 PM)
Hi Really Frustrated,
Effexor has been one of the anti-depressants I have taken. I was dx with a dual dx mental illnesses a long time ago. I have not been on psychotropic meds for a while though......
It is a good one for this, but do not despair if it does not work for you(6-8 weeks is usually what they look at for effectiveness). Aropax and Aurorix are fairly light weight on the side effects and are good for anxiety. Effexor is an SNRI which kind of acts like Zoloft and Prozac......Effexor is probably one of the ones with more "strength"....only in its chemistry. There are also SSRI's and MOAI's. So there are many choices if Effexor does not agree with you.
Like someone mentioned earlier, some info on these meds is a good thing........but try not to focus too much on the side-effects.......if it makes you feel sick or has side efects that are too much, ring your doc. You may feel a little uncomfortable for the first few days(tiredness, dizziness, sleep diturbance etc.) but this should pass. I have been put on meds and know within a day whether I can take it or not. You kind of get a feel for what you can tolerate.
Effexor worked well for me, but I was also on anti-psychotics.......so could have been one or the other! I would post some good links for you but have had posts removed in the past for posting links(have no idea why......no links to other products or meno websites).......Anyway, feel free to PM me if you want to talk more about meds.....
The flip side to taking any med is that if it works it can have huge benefits.......give it a go and see how you feel.
Hey you guys! Your the best...
thanks for all of your responses ...it feels great to have friends in the same place as me...or experiencing the same symptoms...
It truly is!
Im really nervous about starting this medication! I was thinking the same as you waiting until i see the GYNO but they are on holidays till the 28th of August and my family doc wants to see me back on the 2nd of Sept. To see how things are going...
I have read alot today on the side effects and it scares me! I turned off the putor!
I didnt take any tonight as I have a busy rest of the week at work and am afraid of the side effects. Im also afraid of going off of them because of the withdrawls... I really dont know what to do??????????
Part of of me is try them and see if I feel any better and then the other part of me is WHY start if it is going to make things worse...which I wont know until I try it! Sorry seem like a real clustermess right now...just compimplating what to do!
I guess I will sleep on it or at least try and see tomorrow
Please keep in touch! It is reassuring having you all here
Take good care.........
And Hugs.....
Michah
Effexor has been one of the anti-depressants I have taken. I was dx with a dual dx mental illnesses a long time ago. I have not been on psychotropic meds for a while though......
It is a good one for this, but do not despair if it does not work for you(6-8 weeks is usually what they look at for effectiveness). Aropax and Aurorix are fairly light weight on the side effects and are good for anxiety. Effexor is an SNRI which kind of acts like Zoloft and Prozac......Effexor is probably one of the ones with more "strength"....only in its chemistry. There are also SSRI's and MOAI's. So there are many choices if Effexor does not agree with you.
Like someone mentioned earlier, some info on these meds is a good thing........but try not to focus too much on the side-effects.......if it makes you feel sick or has side efects that are too much, ring your doc. You may feel a little uncomfortable for the first few days(tiredness, dizziness, sleep diturbance etc.) but this should pass. I have been put on meds and know within a day whether I can take it or not. You kind of get a feel for what you can tolerate.
Effexor worked well for me, but I was also on anti-psychotics.......so could have been one or the other! I would post some good links for you but have had posts removed in the past for posting links(have no idea why......no links to other products or meno websites).......Anyway, feel free to PM me if you want to talk more about meds.....
The flip side to taking any med is that if it works it can have huge benefits.......give it a go and see how you feel.
Hey you guys! Your the best...
thanks for all of your responses ...it feels great to have friends in the same place as me...or experiencing the same symptoms...
It truly is!
Im really nervous about starting this medication! I was thinking the same as you waiting until i see the GYNO but they are on holidays till the 28th of August and my family doc wants to see me back on the 2nd of Sept. To see how things are going...
I have read alot today on the side effects and it scares me! I turned off the putor!
I didnt take any tonight as I have a busy rest of the week at work and am afraid of the side effects. Im also afraid of going off of them because of the withdrawls... I really dont know what to do??????????
Part of of me is try them and see if I feel any better and then the other part of me is WHY start if it is going to make things worse...which I wont know until I try it! Sorry seem like a real clustermess right now...just compimplating what to do!
I guess I will sleep on it or at least try and see tomorrow
Please keep in touch! It is reassuring having you all here
Take good care.........
And Hugs.....
Michah
Sorry I dont know what happened there but looks like my post got added onto Micchas! LOL
Anyways like I said I really appreciated all of your responces it sure is helping to be reassured that I have friends in the same boat ...
Im really not sure what Im feeling...all i know is that I have scared my self to death from reading so much on this drug today that I didnt start it,...
I will sleep on it tonight ...well hopefully and see tomorrow whether to start it or not! Im afraid of the sideeffects as I have a really busy rest of the week and weekend with work and dont need any added symptoms
Thanks for all of your responces again and please keep in touch!
I will let you know what I have decided tomorrow...
have a good night everyone and HUGS to you all!
Thanks sooooooooooooooooooooooo much for being here
Anyways like I said I really appreciated all of your responces it sure is helping to be reassured that I have friends in the same boat ...
Im really not sure what Im feeling...all i know is that I have scared my self to death from reading so much on this drug today that I didnt start it,...
I will sleep on it tonight ...well hopefully and see tomorrow whether to start it or not! Im afraid of the sideeffects as I have a really busy rest of the week and weekend with work and dont need any added symptoms
Thanks for all of your responces again and please keep in touch!
I will let you know what I have decided tomorrow...
have a good night everyone and HUGS to you all!
Thanks sooooooooooooooooooooooo much for being here
Hi there Ladies,
Well it has been 7 days since being on this AD and I feel great! I am suppose to double my dose as of tonight! Im not sure how much better I can feel! Oh well follow the docs orders
My sleeping has improved greatly and not having a hard time falling asleep any longer...lasted a couple of days but now all is good!
Just thought I would check in and let you know how things are going.
I was scheduled for an MRI for tomorrow but my Doctor has cancelled it as Im feeling way better and all my symptoms have gone.
have a great day!
Well it has been 7 days since being on this AD and I feel great! I am suppose to double my dose as of tonight! Im not sure how much better I can feel! Oh well follow the docs orders
My sleeping has improved greatly and not having a hard time falling asleep any longer...lasted a couple of days but now all is good!
Just thought I would check in and let you know how things are going.
I was scheduled for an MRI for tomorrow but my Doctor has cancelled it as Im feeling way better and all my symptoms have gone.
have a great day!
QUOTE (really frustrated @ Aug 27 2009, 12:05 PM)
Hi there Ladies,
Well it has been 7 days since being on this AD and I feel great! I am suppose to double my dose as of tonight! Im not sure how much better I can feel! Oh well follow the docs orders
My sleeping has improved greatly and not having a hard time falling asleep any longer...lasted a couple of days but now all is good!
Just thought I would check in and let you know how things are going.
I was scheduled for an MRI for tomorrow but my Doctor has cancelled it as Im feeling way better and all my symptoms have gone.
have a great day!
Well it has been 7 days since being on this AD and I feel great! I am suppose to double my dose as of tonight! Im not sure how much better I can feel! Oh well follow the docs orders
My sleeping has improved greatly and not having a hard time falling asleep any longer...lasted a couple of days but now all is good!
Just thought I would check in and let you know how things are going.
I was scheduled for an MRI for tomorrow but my Doctor has cancelled it as Im feeling way better and all my symptoms have gone.
have a great day!
I take Effexor for panic attacks, and LOVE it. It took about 4 days to notice anything and then 2 months to get where I felt "normal". I had tried Lexapro before and had a horrible reaction to it. The only side effects I've noticed with Effexor are I get groggy in the mornings if I take it too late at night (actually, taking it at lunch works for me), and I'm more fidgety when I'm on it -- mind kinda races, shake my foot and tap my fingers a lot. Other than that, I heartily recommend it.
Hi ladies,
Just thought I would give you an update. I had my check up at my family docs today after being on the Effexor for 2 weeks now...Im feeling terrific with all of my previous symptoms gone...Im up to 75mg and my doc wants me to up it to 75 plus 37.5mg starting next week for 2 weeks and see how i feel. I told her I feel amazing! She said that beacause I have been feeling rotten for about 4 years that any great feeling is good but thinks that she can get me feeling even better
So the dizziness is completely gone and my head is finally clear! AMEN!
Hope you are all doing fine
Just thought I would give you an update. I had my check up at my family docs today after being on the Effexor for 2 weeks now...Im feeling terrific with all of my previous symptoms gone...Im up to 75mg and my doc wants me to up it to 75 plus 37.5mg starting next week for 2 weeks and see how i feel. I told her I feel amazing! She said that beacause I have been feeling rotten for about 4 years that any great feeling is good but thinks that she can get me feeling even better
So the dizziness is completely gone and my head is finally clear! AMEN!
Hope you are all doing fine
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