Posted by Zellie on January 11, 2004, at 21:42:06
In reply to Heart Rate Advice Needed Please....., posted by Gummybear on January 11, 2004, at 19:20:05
For me, the anxiety was the first thing to be targeted by the Effexor. (I have GAD, Depression, and ADHD.) Then, the depression was the next thing to be controlled, as the dose increased (it has been greatly reduced since getting to the 112.5 mark, and has been very well controlled since being at the 150 mg mark, which I have been at since September). By the time I got to 150 mg, the ADHD was also being helped (Seratonin is affected initially,affecting the GAD and the Depression, then at the 150 mg threshold, dopamine is apparently also affected, hence the ADHD is not helped until 150 mg is reached).
As for the weird heartrate, I suggest you call your doc tomorrow. Heartrate and blood pressure must be closely monitored constantly while on Effexor, since an increase or eratic rhythm can occur as a side-effect in some individuals. The fact that you are feeling these things may not mean that you are going to have that side-effect long-term. On the other hand, it may, and you may have to switch meds.
Kindest regards,
Zellie
> Does anyone know what the normal heart rate for a 23 year old female would be?
> My resting heart rate - when I am LYING down - tends to be like 88 - 95 beats / minute and I feel kinda sick and nausea at this time too.
> I can only guess what my heart rate is when I stand up and go upstairs - feels like my heart is going to pop out of my chest!!
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> I am on Effexor XR for anxiety/depression (now for 5 weeks at 75mg) and I am not sure if this heart rate increase is from my anxiety or the meds....hmmm.
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> Also, I get slight twitches in my body... I think from the meds.
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> Does anyone know what dose of Effexor is recommended to decrease anxiety - because I know certain meds work for different things at different doses. Anyone know???
> Greatly appreciated!
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> Also, does Effexor XR affect ones memory and concentration ability?? I am currently studying for a test and I feel like everything I read I just can't remember or concentrate on!!!! ahhhhh.
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> Please - some advice desperately sought. G.Bear.
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