Posted by Napaba on May 28, 2003, at 11:48:09
In reply to Re: Switch from Lexapro to Effexor XR???, posted by Mariposa on May 28, 2003, at 11:12:51
Did your side effects go away? Or are you still experiencing them? For me I don't feel the side effects I experience on Effexor are worth the benefits. I'm not depressed on Effexor, but I feel and look auful. I take meds to sleep at night and something for the joint pain during the day (between 6-10 mortrin, advil, or Alieve).
I will check out the "transformed" post
> > > Stay away from Effexor. It's a bad one. My Dr. switched me to Lexapro yesterday. Can anyone give me a scoop on what to expect?
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> > The side effects I experience on Effexor include, but are not limited to:
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> > Blurred vision
> > vivid nightmares
> > 2-4 sweet outbreaks a day
> > easy bruising
> > vaginitis
> > severe joint pain (hip and neck)
> > acne
> > change in menstral cycle
> > SEVERE constipation
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> > I'm 22 days with Lexapro and continuing it to give it a chance, trying to be patient. I may try and add an SNRI such as Strattera, instead of trying Effexor which is only one claiming to effect both serotonin and norepinephrine.
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> I experienced many of these same SE's w/Lex. But I am glad to say it was worth it to suffer through them to get to where I am now. It's like a new lease on life, I feel like "MY OLD SELF" again....depression and anxiety pretty much alleviated and I can get up in the morning and get things DONE!!
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> PLEASE don't get discouraged, give the Lex time to work (for me it took about 9 weeks), and you may be the next "Butterfly"!!!
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> PS - if curious about "butterfly" story, go to old post and read how Okpolosi "TRANSFORMED"
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