Posted by awatts on November 14, 2003, at 17:01:04
In reply to Effexor is working great for me! i love it!, posted by april8 on November 14, 2003, at 15:22:59
> Very positive, previously I was on paxil and gained a bunch of weight. So I weaned off and started on effexor. There were a couple of weeks of hell coming off the paxil and waiting for the effexor to kick in but that has completely passed and now I am stable. Paxil withdrawal is difficult but it can be done! I did it. So I have no doubt I can go off of effexor if ever need be.
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> I have lost weight on effexor, and besides a little stomach upset for the first 3 weeks, I have no side effects at all right now. As for the sexual side effects I am also on wellbutrin (a low dose) and go off of effexor on the weekends so I can have sex and have a orgasm! I stay on the wellbutrin on the weekend to protect me from crashing. I did this as well with paxil and it worked fantastic. Yes, I wish I could have sex more and hit the magic O, but once or twice a week is better than none!
> Best to everyone, I wanted to post this so people would know that effexor can work well. this is not to negate others negative experiences, but I think sometimes people are more motivated to come here and post when they are struggling, so those with success on it are just living their lives!150mg of Effexor XR works well for me, too. How much are you taking? I have the sexual side effects and am considering Wellbutrin. Did Wellbutrin help at all?
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