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Re: effexor and mania

Posted by Deirdre on February 8, 1999, at 22:33:40

In reply to Re: effexor and mania, posted by Toby on August 13, 1998, at 15:54:21

> On the subject of Effexor and mania, I have some personal experience. Granted, My bipolar disorder is heavily on the depressive side, but I find that when in withdrawl from Effexor, I am very susceptible to manic episodes, including the hyperactivity, impulsiveness, and general inappropriateness that that entails. Effexor has worked quite well in controlling my depression for over two years, but I would warn anyone who is considering this drug that its side effects are severe and physical as well as mental. While withdrawing (even with a very slow reduction in dosage)I have experienced involuntary shaking, dizziness, and a strange sensation of a millisecond lag between a movement and my mental perception of that movement - what I can only describe as internalized trails. Not pleasant. So, its a trade-off. All one can hope for while withdrawing from Effexor is patience and a sympathetic psychiatrist. Good luck.


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