Posted by Reneb on August 27, 2002, at 13:16:43
In reply to Re: Love Effexor!!!, posted by gatitapurrrrrs on August 27, 2002, at 12:46:29
> Hi Mr_Chicago!
>
> I just wanted to wish you luck and give you my support in these "changing" times
>
> I can tell you a thing or two about Effexor and I hope you will like it!
>
> One of the side effects of Effexor is lack of appetite, I literally had to force myself to eat since I lost 15 lbs during the first two months of treatment. This medication will do wonders for you as it did for me. Take it day by day and have faith. There is not one day in my life since I started taking it, I have not thanked God and blessed the people who created this medication. Effexor is a treatment and although they say it will probably take a few weeks to feel the effects, I can assure you I did feel the difference within 3-4 days. I have reached my perfect dose and had been taking 225mg for the past 6 months. You will start, as you already know, little by little. You will also have to let your doctor know if you aren't feeling well or start feeling depressed without no reason. Another important point is, your blood pressure has to be monitored in case you suffer from high blood pressure. We all have our sad days and that is perfectly normal, but you will KNOW when you are not yourself again. The doctor will give you a larger dose and this can happen a few times until you reach your ideal dose. Another thing I will tell you is, your sexual appetite will NOT be affected at all, on the contrary, you will find yourself a little frisky! Please feel free to contact me whenever you like.
> I also noticed you have a yahoo account. I have Yahoo messenger and we can chat online or even see me cause I have a web cam!!! Feel free to add me as a friend in case you have it as well.
> Wish you a wonderful and happy day!
>
> Gatitapurrrrrs (='.'=) meow
>Hi there, I was extremely shocked when I read your post. I am really glad you are having such a good result from effexor. I was on it over a year and I had a completely difference experience. I am not saying it didn't work. I think it worked to well. I didn't feel anything after awhile. No depression,sadness, happiness, ambition and especially not a sex drive. Oh, I also gained weight. I was on if for a year and a half. I was on 200mg. My pdoc put me on wellbutrtin along with the effexor when I complained of being to tired to do anything. It helped a bit, but I didn't feel better til I started to withdraw from effexor. I am on 400mg of wellbutrin now and off the effexor and I have gotten my life back!!!
Again, It's nice to hear that someone is having a positive experience from effexor. I would be interested in hearing if it continues.
Good Luck,Renee
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