Posted by Butterfly on May 11, 2002, at 11:12:59
In reply to Side effects started day 2 and 3, posted by SandraDee on May 11, 2002, at 10:46:47
> Well yesterday I posted stating no side effects yet, and that evening they started. Not just tingling electric signals to my face, but arms as well. It doesn't hurt, it's sort of like a minor shock (like when you touch someone). Also noticing major dry mouth - trying to increase my water intake lots. Not much of a water drinker anyhow. Still only day 3 now (37.5 mg)... no nausea, and cheerios on the floor (from my kids) don't look like boulders. Sort of worried about going up in dose when I already am feeling better. Especially after hearing all the other comments about side effects and withdrawls coming off of it. Is Effexor XR really so different from plain old Effexor?
Well, enough for me. I have just quit Effexor XR after only 6 days. Not an advice to anybody, just my plain experience. Couldn't get used to sexual side-effects, and not prepared to sacrify sex life.
Might try again later on, perhaps something different like Wellbutrin, next winter maybe, since it is in winter that my level of anxiety and depression goes highest.
Must also admit that various reports of awful withdrawals have kind of scared me off too. However, I guess I could have lived with that, but again not willing to jeopardize sex life.
I think that I can afford to get off as my condition isn't too bad these days.
Best luck to all
Butterfly
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