Posted by Jessa on October 14, 2004, at 14:06:37
In reply to Everyone's different, but..., posted by Racer on October 24, 1999, at 22:14:55
After being diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, I have used Effexor XR roughly 7 months out of each year for the last four years. At the time I saw my Dr. regarding my symptoms he put me on damn near every medication in the book. I tried Celexa, Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil.... nothing seemed to work.
When I first started using Effexor XR there were mild side effects- nausea, drowsiness, tremors, inability to concentrate, and increased panic attacks. These side effects DO go away! At least, they did for me. Each time I have gone back on the medication the first week has always been the hardest. After that, however, life is pretty breezy. I can concentrate, I have more energy, I'm not as emotionally sensitive, the irritability disappears, and I generally become more creative.
While the medication does decrease your appetite and can cause significant weight loss, I would hardly say these are "unwelcome side effects" for the avaerage unhappy person.
Everyones response to any drug will differ from any others. My personal opinion- as long as you maintain close contact with your physician and/or therapist, medication can only help.
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