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Posted by SalArmy4me on April 17, 2001, at 16:36:51
*It has the possibility of affecting serotonin, norepinephrine, _and_ dopamine--more chemicals--thus increasing your chances for relief.
*It has no anticholinergic side-effects.
*Sexual disturbances and weight gain are reported less than with SSRIs.
*It has gained the acceptance of psychiatrists worldwide in less than 8 years of U.S. FDA approval.
*It has few significant negative interactions with other medications.
*The XR version is unique, now it can be taken convieniently once-a-day.
*The idea of it being addicting due to withdrawal effects is unfounded; if it had any chance of being addicting, it would have been labeled a Schedule IV substance by the U.S. DEA.I myself took Effexor XR up to 375 mg. The only side-effects I had were sexual in nature, and these were remedied by mirtazapine. I withdrew slowly and went to Remeron a few months ago.
Posted by Michele on April 17, 2001, at 16:49:04
In reply to Gosh, you all make Effexor seem like poison, posted by SalArmy4me on April 17, 2001, at 16:36:51
No no, I in particular don't mean to give that impression. I think doctors should show more care in prescribing it.... and it probably shouldn't be taken for a first time AD. I think it just shocks people.
How come you went of it?
Posted by SalArmy4me on April 17, 2001, at 17:25:52
In reply to Re: Gosh, you all make Effexor seem like poison » SalArmy4me, posted by Michele on April 17, 2001, at 16:49:04
It didn't work for my painful flashbacks/depression. I think you just haven't been used to taking stuff like TCAs and MAOIs like I have--then you would realize that compared to an MAOI, venlfaxine is like taking Tylenol.
> No no, I in particular don't mean to give that impression. I think doctors should show more care in prescribing it.... and it probably shouldn't be taken for a first time AD. I think it just shocks people.
>
> How come you went of it?
Posted by Michele on April 17, 2001, at 23:42:28
In reply to Re: Gosh, you all make Effexor seem like poison, posted by SalArmy4me on April 17, 2001, at 17:25:52
> It didn't work for my painful flashbacks/depression. I think you just haven't been used to taking stuff like TCAs and MAOIs like I have--then you would realize that compared to an MAOI, venlfaxine is like taking Tylenol.
>
Yes........ that is very true. It was my first attempt at an AD.... I wasn't very informed and just expected to be "better" without all the side effects that come with it. You are so right tho... I wouldn't doubt if I would feel side effects with tylenol... seriously. I hope what your taking now helps you...I follow a lot of your threads... and answers... and you have answered a ton of my questions.... It's time you feel better. I always considered you one of the "brightest" on here..... stroking the ego a bit, but hey.... it lifts depression for about a half a second. :-)
Posted by Leighwit on April 18, 2001, at 11:45:09
In reply to Re: Gosh, you all make Effexor seem like poison » SalArmy4me, posted by Michele on April 17, 2001, at 16:49:04
I agree with Michelle that Effexor shouldn't be prescribed as a first time AD. I've taken many different ADs over the past ten years, including Reboxetine which isn't on the market here yet and is chemically similar to Effexor. Only Effexor was difficult to discontinue. As Michelle has repeatedly stated here YMMV (Your Mileage May Vary) and it's commonly understood that Effexor is more effective for some patients than other AD meds. I've not read a single post anywhere suggesting that it be taken off the market because of its withdrawal characteristics in "some" patients. Not one. Nonetheless, withdrawal from Effexor is frequently (yes, yes: anecdotally) discussed on newsgroup boards as a serious event.
> No no, I in particular don't mean to give that impression. I think doctors should show more care in prescribing it.... and it probably shouldn't be taken for a first time AD. I think it just shocks people.
>
> How come you went of it?
Posted by Christina on April 20, 2001, at 9:59:47
In reply to Gosh, you all make Effexor seem like poison, posted by SalArmy4me on April 17, 2001, at 16:36:51
> *It has the possibility of affecting serotonin, norepinephrine, _and_ dopamine--more chemicals--thus increasing your chances for relief.
> *It has no anticholinergic side-effects.
> *Sexual disturbances and weight gain are reported less than with SSRIs.
> *It has gained the acceptance of psychiatrists worldwide in less than 8 years of U.S. FDA approval.
> *It has few significant negative interactions with other medications.
> *The XR version is unique, now it can be taken convieniently once-a-day.
> *The idea of it being addicting due to withdrawal effects is unfounded; if it had any chance of being addicting, it would have been labeled a Schedule IV substance by the U.S. DEA.
>
> I myself took Effexor XR up to 375 mg. The only side-effects I had were sexual in nature, and these were remedied by mirtazapine. I withdrew slowly and went to Remeron a few months ago.
Posted by Shar on April 20, 2001, at 18:21:26
In reply to Gosh, you all make Effexor seem like poison, posted by SalArmy4me on April 17, 2001, at 16:36:51
Effexor (in combo with Wellbutrin, Risperdal) has been effective with me for a few years now, only side effect was some sedation.
Now, ask me about Serzone or Ambien and I can tell you nightmares about them from the moment I started taking them.
Shar
> *It has the possibility of affecting serotonin, norepinephrine, _and_ dopamine--more chemicals--thus increasing your chances for relief.
> *It has no anticholinergic side-effects.
> *Sexual disturbances and weight gain are reported less than with SSRIs.
> *It has gained the acceptance of psychiatrists worldwide in less than 8 years of U.S. FDA approval.
> *It has few significant negative interactions with other medications.
> *The XR version is unique, now it can be taken convieniently once-a-day.
> *The idea of it being addicting due to withdrawal effects is unfounded; if it had any chance of being addicting, it would have been labeled a Schedule IV substance by the U.S. DEA.
>
> I myself took Effexor XR up to 375 mg. The only side-effects I had were sexual in nature, and these were remedied by mirtazapine. I withdrew slowly and went to Remeron a few months ago.
Posted by Noa on April 21, 2001, at 14:47:43
In reply to We can all name our poisons....., posted by Shar on April 20, 2001, at 18:21:26
Good title for your Post, Shar. We are all unique in many ways, including our biochemistry and reactions to medications. That is why the overgeneralized pronouncemnents that have appeared on this board with increasing frequency are so frustrating.
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