Posted by Ame Sans Vie on July 20, 2003, at 19:14:38
In reply to Anxiety, posted by Scooter1 on July 20, 2003, at 7:44:22
> Hello, I wrote earlier, however, I think I should've started a new thread instead of use someone elses. I have been on 37.5mg of Effexor xr for 6 days now. I have had SE's. Headaches, dizziness, and nausea. How long does this last? My doc wants me to move up to 75 on Tuesday, however, if I still have effects at 37.5 should I move up? My doc also has me taking 300mg of St. John's wort, which could aggravate the effects of the effexor xr. Has anyone taken a combo before? I have read all these things about now combining anti-depressants. I have talked with pharmacist and they seem to think its o'kay for a while. Just wondered what anyone else thought. My doc has me on this drug for anxiety, however, I have read that others still take xanes to control anxiety. Why if this is supposed to do the trick. Xanex even at a very low dose knocks me on my rear, and i have 3 young kids to tend too....Any advise would be greatful? Thanks,Scooter1
The side effects may go away with time, they may not. It's surely not a good idea to raise the dose if you're experiencing SE's at such a low dose as it is. I'd talk to your doctor about it... perhaps you should hold off a while to see if the side effects subside any.
As for combining St. John's Wort with Effexor, I don't know why your doctor would do that... that increases the risk of serotonin-syndrome (a potentially life-threatening condition).
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