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Posted by skitzo on January 24, 2004, at 6:58:11
i have been on efexor for about 9 months and they are working great for me.i smoke pot as well.
i find after smoking i can relax a little easier and my mind stops racing at 1000 miles a minute, just wondering if anyone can shed some light on the pros and cons .
thanks
Posted by crazychickuk on January 24, 2004, at 7:00:09
In reply to efexor xr and canabis smoking ??? your thoughts, posted by skitzo on January 24, 2004, at 6:58:11
Just be carefull, cus i was only taking effexor for mild depresion due to me suddenly being left alone as i moved. for 2 mnths then upped the dose whilst smoking aload of grass and thats what i reckon is to blame for my severe anxiety since that night WELL it was awfull my fist ever panick attack..
Posted by NikkiT2 on January 24, 2004, at 7:18:20
In reply to efexor xr and canabis smoking ??? your thoughts, posted by skitzo on January 24, 2004, at 6:58:11
Only you can know how you feel.. but be careful.
I smoke, and have done for years.. but I know exactly how I feel, and know when I have to stop smoking for that night.. Its all about limits. I rarely smoke myself to totally stoned, I just like the relaxation properties, anti anxiety, and its ability to help me sleep.
But, like with anything.. moderation is the clue. Don't binge on it, and learn your limits.
Nikki x
Posted by john1022 on January 24, 2004, at 7:40:12
In reply to Re: efexor xr and canabis smoking ??? your thoughts » skitzo, posted by NikkiT2 on January 24, 2004, at 7:18:20
I think pot basically magnifies the state you are already in. I used to smoke pot for years for relaxtion, sleep and as an antianxiety agent. When I become depressed and smoke, it seems to make me a little more anxious, an almost opposite effect. When this happened in the past, I started Effexor which kicked right in and helped me big time with my depression and anxiety.
I also continued smoking for the 8 or so months I was on it because the Effexor started working and the pot made me feel extremely relaxed again. Just be conscience of how you feel when you smoke. If it makes you anxious, then don't do it. I think a lot of people smoke while on Effexor and other ad's and I have never heard of any horror stories
Posted by sarita0001 on January 24, 2004, at 15:46:48
In reply to efexor xr and canabis smoking ??? your thoughts, posted by skitzo on January 24, 2004, at 6:58:11
Hi,
I never took Effexor but used to take lithium.
Last year, I smoked pot the day after I had taken Xanax and it was the weirdest and worst feeling I ever had. I'd smoked before and had no problems. That incident made me give up pot forever. Thankfully it only lasted about 1/2 and hour. I think there was still Xanax in my body and it interacted with the pot.Sara
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