Posted by Shar on April 20, 2001, at 18:21:26
In reply to Gosh, you all make Effexor seem like poison, posted by SalArmy4me on April 17, 2001, at 16:36:51
Effexor (in combo with Wellbutrin, Risperdal) has been effective with me for a few years now, only side effect was some sedation.
Now, ask me about Serzone or Ambien and I can tell you nightmares about them from the moment I started taking them.
Shar
> *It has the possibility of affecting serotonin, norepinephrine, _and_ dopamine--more chemicals--thus increasing your chances for relief.
> *It has no anticholinergic side-effects.
> *Sexual disturbances and weight gain are reported less than with SSRIs.
> *It has gained the acceptance of psychiatrists worldwide in less than 8 years of U.S. FDA approval.
> *It has few significant negative interactions with other medications.
> *The XR version is unique, now it can be taken convieniently once-a-day.
> *The idea of it being addicting due to withdrawal effects is unfounded; if it had any chance of being addicting, it would have been labeled a Schedule IV substance by the U.S. DEA.
>
> I myself took Effexor XR up to 375 mg. The only side-effects I had were sexual in nature, and these were remedied by mirtazapine. I withdrew slowly and went to Remeron a few months ago.
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