Posted by KatieC on April 8, 2001, at 12:08:22
In reply to Re: New to Effexor XR, my side effects, anyone else?, posted by Cindy W on August 28, 2000, at 21:57:24
Hello to all,
I have read alot of the horror stories on here regarding the withdrawal symptoms... the fact that some of them may be permanent and the other people that refute that fact. I have been on effexor xr for a little over 3 months now. I felt the difference with the very first pill. I thought I had found the greatest thing since sliced bread. I had been experiencing mild to moderate depression truthfully for years...but was now really feeling the effects of it. My med doctor put me on Effexor xr because I told her I wanted something with a low risk of weight gain (I'm only 21 and have struggled with my weight for years, Had lost about 35 pounds 2 years ago and HAD kept it off) and something with low sexual side effects since I am a newlywed.
The first two weeks or so I had the constant yawning, the sleepiness, and the constant headaches. My body adjusted however and I loved the drug.
I now, however, want to talk to the doc about getting off of it. I have gained about 25 pounds in the last 2 1/2 months. HUGE appetite increase. I am tired again. And, the dreams are amazing. I can honestly say I have had screwy dreams all my life...but now they are REALLY weird. I have also recently started experiencing night sweats. I never had them before...but now I wake up my legs and arms are all sweaty. I'm wearing shorts and that doesn't seem to make a diff.
I'm really scared however after reading all the horror stories about the withdrawal. Can anyone give me any ideas as to what to do?
Can anyone suggest any other Antidepressants (preferably non MAOIs) that may not be so bad with weight gain...but still low sexual side effects?
Any info would be appreciated. Thanks. I wish you all the very best of luck.
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