Posted by corafree on September 23, 2004, at 14:09:48
In reply to Re: Still feeling bad... » jujube, posted by sbvac on September 23, 2004, at 9:44:21
L, I have done very well on Effexor-XR. I first tried it three years ago and the dosage was incorrect and regimen was incorrect and it was awful. But now (can't remember old dosage and regimen, just know I felt like I could climb walls), 150morning and 75 @ 3p, it's the best I've ever felt. I also increased my thyroid med to 75mcg. I also take a sleep med, and a bit of Klonopin. I have tried every single anti-depressant know to this girl (and that's a lot) up until any new on market in prob' last 3 years. I don't know how old you are. If you are under 25 or so, and feel that your depression is situational, I applaud you're trying to get off an anti-depressant. But, if this has gone on for years, I too am interested in why you discontinued it? You'll be okay ... I know good things are coming your way. You've helped me and you will be helped in return. HANG IN EASY .. BABY STEPS cf
> Sorry to hear that you are feeling bad. What are the reasons that you were on effexor? what dosage? how long? and did your doctor switch your medication? You are smart to be aware of the signs and symptoms that you wrote about. Since depression is manifested by not having enough serotonin and norepinephrine (which effexor stimulates) you could very well be experiencing a cycle of clinical depression. If you have had depression before, you should be aware that each cylce tends to get worse in nature and last for a longer period of time. You should contact your doctor asap and let him/her know what is going on.
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> Shana
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