Posted by Canuck on April 1, 2001, at 3:13:08
In reply to Can't decide. PLEASE help!, posted by Michele on March 27, 2001, at 13:20:29
> Hi everybody,
> I am trying to make a desion. I have been on effexor xr for 3 weeks. 37.5,75,150. I have not felt any POSITIVE from this yet.... but many side effects that are scaring the *#*# out of me. Is it possible to tell if a drug is going to work for you in this amount of time? I've never taken an AD before... and I think if I want to stop them, now is the time, before I'm on it too long? I'm pulling hair out of my head trying to decide what to do. I can stop now, with hopefully minimal effects... or hang on and see what happens? If it's not the drug for me, I'd rather stop now and get it over with, since I'm out of work for 2 weeks. Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated. I'm sooo tired of these side effects.. they are messin' with my mind!!!! Thanx guys....... MicheleHello Michele,
I started to see results at about the three week mark. My physician says it can take up to six weeks to see an improvement though. I am like you, I had never taken an AD before this med (or any med, for that matter). It is frightening to finally decide that you are at the point where you need outside help. I think if you are comfortable continuing the med, then do so, at least until you have reached the six week mark to see if it is really working for you. You should also consult your doctor and share you concerns with him/her. If you are truly not comfortable with taking the med, don't quit cold turkey. As you know from this sight, there can be severe consequences. Speak to you doctor, and he/she can help you taper off the med. Good like in your struggle. Thank you for your time.
Canuck
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