Posted by KayC on January 24, 2003, at 14:17:15
In reply to Anyone had success on Effexor XR? , posted by jp on October 24, 1999, at 14:59:14
It's such a comfort to come to this site and be able to relate. I felt like a weird freak-of-nature non-person before. Reading about eveyones experiences is helping me feel that I, like all of you, am normal.
I'm going on about 6 weeks on Effexor XR 75mg (Trazodone for sleep). I feel immensely better. The fatigue is waning and I am able to be productive around the house instead of laying on the couch the minute I get home. I also have my appetite back.
I have been taking the medicine at night and have found I'm most energetic in the evenings right before my next dose. Tonight I will skip my dose at night and take it in the morning to see if I can get to my most energetic during the day. I also start seeing a psychiatrist on Monday. Not sure what to expect.
Downfalls: Still not able to have the big "O", I hope this passes soon. Jaw-clenching still going on. Still feel like I'm not "sharp", don't feel like pursuing anything that requires too much brain power like playing the piano or reading books - can deal with magazines, and still feel faint when I stand up. But I'm calm and able to smile.
Keep posting, it helps!!
poster:KayC
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