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Re: Anyone had success on Effexor XR? YES!

Posted by Rainman23 on October 10, 2003, at 10:17:37

In reply to Re: Anyone had success on Effexor XR? YES!, posted by BJL on October 6, 2003, at 10:54:37

This is day 3 of no Effexor XR. I thank God for this message board. I thought I was losing my mind. I have been smoking a pack of cigarettes a day (ususally only smoked 5-6) and didn't care. I hated being around people, didn't want to talk to my friends and I couldn't sleep at night. The final thing for me was that I have gained over 20 lbs. in 4 months (that vanity will get you every time!). I cannot fit into any of my clothes and I have been working out and doing pilates every day!! I seriously thought I was losing my mind and I want to thank all of you who have posted. I now know that it has been this evil drug the whole time. I was on 75 mg. and just quit. I am a recovering drug addict/ alcoholic with over 7 years clean and sober and I am all for just quitting. I flushed all my pills. I feel like shit, but I know there is light now at the end of the tunnel. I do feel the "zaps" and feel like I'm going to fall over and feel basically... well, like shit! But, after reading all of the postings I see that I'm supposed to feel this way for a while. I will let you all know how long it takes to get better. I'm also taking Dexedrine for Narcolepsy (20 mg in the am) and I just started Topamax at 25 mg at night(the day I quit the Effexor XR). My doctor wants me to go up to 100 mg on the Topamax. I hoping to just go to 50, but we'll see. I suffer from depression and narcolepsy - they say. I just want to feel good again!! Thank you all!


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