Posted by Jocor on June 27, 2001, at 12:06:49
In reply to Re: Positive feedback about effexor? » rmshed, posted by SalArmy4me on June 26, 2001, at 7:28:44
> Rmshed, Effexor is still a viable option for you because:
> *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 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 interactions with other medications.
> *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 at least 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.
Hello rmshed:I am now taking 300mg Effexor XR but find no relief from my obsessive thoughts. I'm sure my doc will ask me to up the dose again. I thought the studies re: effect of doses higher than 225 mg were NONE. Is there any danger at higher doses?
Thanks for your answer?
Jocor
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