Posted by Jennifer on August 9, 2000, at 4:19:42
In reply to First time, these post worry me., posted by Max on August 8, 2000, at 23:40:23
Max,
Xanax is really only to be taken on a "regular" basis for up to six weeks. You can develop a tolerance to it, and become addicted. Neither of these things are awful, depending on your personality...whether you are addictive or not. It was good to hear that your doctor was looking for something that would help you out through the entire transition period. Often when there are major stressors in life, the effects can hang around for up to a year. He was just looking out for your psychological well being.
Now, as far as Effexor is concerned, I don't care WHAT medication it is...if it helps, then you needed it. Just because some people have a certain side effect on it, doesn't mean you will at all. I could be the best thing in the world for you! The other good news is, that since you don't feel that you are markedly depressed, if you should have significant side effects from the effexor, your doctor should easily try you out on something new.
My last point of advice is to really try and pinpoint how you are feeling. If you are only stressed at work, and when you are at home, everything is great, perhaps you don't need the antidepressant. There are other long term anti-anxiety meds out there that he could prescribe. If this is what you really want to try, tell him that, with the stipulation that you will continue with followups to monitor your progress and determine if antideppresants are what you need. Jennifer
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