Posted by migrainegirl on August 1, 2003, at 8:49:38
In reply to Effexor for Menopause? needs help » Helaine, posted by KimberlyDi on July 31, 2003, at 7:48:59
I have been on 375mg. of Effexor XR and yes, I still have night sweats, irritability and occassional hot flashes. However, I am also on Hormone Replacement Therapy (Activella) and primarily started Effexor in October for severe clinical deparession. My circumstances haven't changed so I feel Effexor has been effective for the depression as I contiue to increase my dosage. When Menopause hit in March, I had already been on Effexor a while, so I may have had many more SE's! I feel the best course of treatment is to continue to up your dosage until you feel better or try one of the more natural hormones. Have you read "What Your Doctor Won't Tell You About Menopause?" I take a regimen of vitamins from that book and try to exercise and drink water every day. Good luck!
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