Effexor for Post Partum Depression?

Posted by Mishka on January 26, 2003, at 10:36:13

Hello,
I went to my doctor yesterday for depression and anxiety, post partum, and he gave me a prescription for Effexor, 37.5mg a day. I have only taken one dose, but within hours I was, and still am, horribly nauseated and had insomnia that night. Was this too high a dose to start? Should I not take another dose till I can talk to my doctor next week? I'm pretty sensitive to meds. Also, from what I have been reading, this drug seems quite intense, with bad wihtdrawal symptoms, I'm thinking it may be a bit much for something like PPD that's supposed to be temporary? Any advice/answers are much appreciated!

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Effexor for Post Partum Depression? Mishka 1/26/03
Re: Effexor for Post Partum Depression? » Mishka LyndaK 1/26/03
Re: Effexor for Post Partum Depression? Mishka 1/26/03
Re: Effexor for Post Partum Depression? noa 1/27/03
Re: Effexor for Post Partum Depression? nmk 1/27/03
Re: Effexor for Post Partum Depression? rainbowlight 1/28/03
Re: Effexor for Post Partum Depression? » Mishka LyndaK 1/28/03
Re: Effexor for Post Partum Depression? Mishka 1/29/03

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