Posted by Joy on September 8, 2001, at 12:35:15
In reply to Re: Love that EFFEXOR XR!!! » Joy, posted by Kaysey on September 7, 2001, at 14:02:05
Kaysey, My bf went up fairly gradually and still didn't feel quite right at 225. He does have sweating at 262.5 and sleeps a lot. He felt anxious and just not right at 300 mg. Also he has taken that dose a couple of times during crisis, but goes back to the 262.5 XR dose. Just dose up slowly; I think he takes 4 pills, including a 37.5 and I think three 75 mgs all XR, and at the same time. He claims the Buspar added with the Effexor XR helps his anxiety. A little Xanax as needed helps mine!Good luck
Joy,
> > Hi Firebabe,
> > My boyfriend feels exactly as you do. He finally got to the correct dose of Effexor XR for him; 262.5; so precise. 225 mg not quite enough, and 300 too much. He takes Buspar with it, and Trazodone at night. Meanwhile, he's 3 years on Effexor XR. Stay well!!!!!!
> > Joy
> >
> >
> > > Well, i finally found an effective dose on the Effexor XR (225mg) and I love it!! Ao do my co-workers!!! LMAO
> > >
> > > I have so much energy and seems like i am happy all the time! Never thought i would get past those DAMN SIDE EFFECTS THOUGH! That was hell!!
> > >
> > > Just wanted to thank you all for your support through the rough times!!
>
> Hi Joy:
> I have a very dumb (but sincere) question: how did your boyfriend know that the 300mg Effexor was too much? The reason that I ask is that I am also one of those people who had to get beyond 225 mg to even begin to feel 'normal.' I stayed at 262.5 for over two months and then chopped the little pills again for 281.25, and I really can't tell much difference one way or the other...obviously it would be much simpler to take 300 mg--but if that is 'too much,' I'll stick with chopping tablets. Again, my question is: how do you know? I certainly knew when the meds started 'kicking in.' I felt human, alive, happy, content and motivated again--for starters ;-) I am capable of feeling sadness, pain and disappointment, but they no longer rule my life. When would I know that I have crossed this threshold?
> Thanks for your response (and I also welcome any others to respond who have experienced this!)
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