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Re: Everyone's different, but...

Posted by coldcasefile on November 23, 2004, at 10:10:27

In reply to Re: Everyone's different, but..., posted by depressedkitten87 on November 22, 2004, at 23:45:26

i've been on effexor-xr for just 8 days now...began with 37.5mg dosage for four days, then upped to 75mg. i'm supposed to jump to 112.5mg in four more days but i'm a little reluctant at this point. i know that it hasn't been long enough to realize many benefits, but the one thing i have noticed so far is a mild, general increase in energy. the downside has been dry mouth and a drastic decline in sexual interest and ability. i'm also growing concerned about the weight gain that i keep hearing about and am already ready wanting to try something else. i tried wellbutrin 4 years ago...took it for about 3 weeks and quit. i haven't taken anything until now because i thought the anxiety and depression was something i should be able to get over on my own. i wish i would have stuck with the wellbutrin in the first place, as the last 4 years have really been a struggle.

i've heard that the dry mouth from the effexor will go away within a few weeks but i'm really becoming concerned with the sexual side effects and possible weight gain...i'm not sure if it would be worth it. should i continue to give it a chance or switch to something else before i get too far into the medication?


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