Posted by humbly72 on March 6, 2003, at 10:51:04
In reply to Re: Anyone had success on Effexor XR? YES! , posted by MidgesMom on March 6, 2003, at 3:50:39
Thanks to everyone for posting on this board. Three weeks ago I was started on Effexor and the second day I was on it, I found this forum. I decided to stay on the medication despite the potential side effects. I noticed positive results after the first week, and I am slowly seeing how it can work. I started on 37.5 mgs the first week, then 75mgs after that. The only problem is that I am getting all kinds of side effects at different times, not all are constant.
1st. Week: dizziness, headache, sleepiness, couldn't focus
2nd. Week: sleepiness, couldn't focus, occassional night sweats
3rd. Week: sleepiness, lethargic, couldn't focus, w/ ocassional crazy thoughts and actions, feel drunk
4th. Week: (just started) w/ exercise it seems like the sleepiness/tiredness has abated, but still find it hard to focus. A bit hyper.
Sorry for such a long post, but since I don't get to see a psychiatrist until the next 6 weeks, I have decided to keep a journal so that I can take it with me and explain to doctor. Hope this may be of help to someone.
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