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Posted by Dr. Bob on April 8, 2003, at 22:58:47
[Posted by JasonR on April 8, 2003, at 20:02:48]
> Hi everyone!
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> I tried Lexapro, but I was sleeping a TON (15hr/day).
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> Doc has me on Effexor XR. Last week was 37.5mg rampup dose. Last night started 75mg which is where I will stay for a while.
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> I have been reading around a bit about the brain-shocks or whatever, and they worry me a bit. I would like to find some references that show the rate of this side effect.
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> Any personal experiences with this? Is there a way to tell early in the medicine taking process if this is going to happen?
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> This is a great place, reading the experiences of others is helping me immensly. Thank you =)
Posted by japonica on April 9, 2003, at 11:47:31
In reply to Medication Advice:Effexor XR « JasonR, posted by Dr. Bob on April 8, 2003, at 22:58:47
Hi Jason-
I've been on Effexor XR for about 6 months now. I too started at 37.5 then went to 75mgs. I've been on 150 mgs. for about 3 weeks now. I have never experienced any of the brain shocks or brain shivers that many others are experiencing.As many will attest to, with these types of meds "your mileage may vary".
I've seen from others' posts that these effects seem most pronounced when doses are skipped or when trying to get off of Effexor. I myself have missed doses without experiencing anything more than mild dizziness.
The benefits of Effexor for me have been exceptional. Prozac pooped out on me after my second time around and Zoloft made me fat and stupid.
Just my 2 cents. Best of luck . Keep us posted.
japonica
Posted by Dr. Bob on May 27, 2003, at 20:35:58
In reply to Medication Advice:Effexor XR « JasonR, posted by Dr. Bob on April 8, 2003, at 22:58:47
Re: Medication Advice:Effexor XR
Posted by BWII on May 27, 2003, at 11:37:22
In reply to http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/psycho/20030407/msgs/217554.html
I have tries to stop Effexor XR 0ver 5 times. I have the brain-shocks and they are constant. Trust me- you do not want this hell. I notice them after 30-48 hours after my last 75mg dose. I also lose my ability to thing rationally, which is scary since I already had a short fuse. BEWARE- this stuff is poison, no matter how much it did help my depression and rage initially. I think it is very addictive, but hopefully I can live with the horrible brain shocks for the next few weeks to months, for from other patients I have spoken with that is how long they lasted for them. I made it almost a week one time, but I was hallucinating, having realistic/violent nightmares, and my work/family life has never been the same and will probably be worse this time since I do noy plan to ever take one again...
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Re: Medication Advice:Effexor XR
Posted by jasonr on May 27, 2003, at 15:25:52
In reply to Re: Medication Advice:Effexor XR, posted by BWII on May 27, 2003, at 11:37:22
Well, I researched here and elsewhere on the the internet. I discussed with doc and we decided that trying it was worth it.
So... 1wk @ 37.5mg, 5wk @ 75mg. Mood improved, concentration and motivation are still bad. So, I am now 3wks into 150mg. Same problems. I am giving it some more time tho...
I hope I have no problems getting off this stuff!
Thanks for the post!
-Jason
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