Posted by hellokitty on July 20, 2002, at 15:40:27
In reply to Anyone had success on Effexor XR? , posted by jp on October 24, 1999, at 14:59:14
I have suffered from separation anxiety all of my life. I get nervous when away from home/family and usually experience panic attacks when traveling. Two months ago,I finally decided to seek help and my Doctor prescribed Effexor XR. I have been taking 75mg for 7 weeks now and I feel pretty good. Although the side effects were disturbing during the initial 3-4 weeks (sleeplessness, bruxism, tremors, loss of appetite), they have completely subsided. I truly feel that Effexor XR has helped decrease my anxiety, but I am worried about when to start weaning off. Has anyone taken this medication for anxiety (specifically separation anxiety) and had positive results? Also, has anyone stopped taking Effexor XR and their anxiety hasn't come back?
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