Posted by KimberlyDi on July 18, 2003, at 8:39:12
In reply to thinking about effexor - need advice, posted by bori on July 17, 2003, at 21:02:21
Welcome to Psycho-Babble!
Effexor was a lifesaver for me. Bottom line, if it works for you, the side effects (SE's) are more than worth it. If Effexor doesn't work, then the SE's aren't worth it. Sure, I'm worried about withdrawal when I finally stop taking it. But at this moment, I have no plan to stop. I'm finally living life free of constant anxiety and overwhelming stress. That's a blessing. The chronic pain issue, I can't help you on that. But others can.
Good luck!
KDi in Texas> Hi,
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> I am new to this site. I have been having increasing symptoms of anxiety and some OCD like (though not clinical level) symptoms. I also have a history of eating and body image issues. A few years ago I was on prozac and did well on it. My therapist suggested maybe trying it again. However, I also have a vulvar pain issue and some people are taking Effexor XR for that (I guess the part that works on the neuroepinephrine helps with chronic pain). So, I was thinking that if I tried Effexor it might possibly hit two birds with one stone. However, I have heard a lot on this site and my other one about strong side effects on effexor. I didn't have any when on prozac and so am wary to try effexor where prozac worked without all these side effects. Yet, as I said, Effexor could help with pain, and Prozac wouldn't. So, if my anxiety is not severe and it won't necessarily help with the pain, is it worth the risk of all the side effects? Any and all advice is really appreciated.
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> Thanks!
> Bori
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