Posted by broken on January 14, 2005, at 10:09:51
In reply to Re: Effexor XL, posted by Mick3000 on January 14, 2005, at 9:06:12
> Hi...thanks for the condolences, as you know it takes time. Are you on Effexor for losses in you life or stress related?
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> Wellbutin made me so hungry for carbs that I gained 20 lbs and have always been thin. I do not have those craving and am exercizing daily 20 minutes and joined weight watchers. Did you have any weight gain that was uncontrollable?
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> What were your side effects if I can ask?
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> mickSeveral reasons I m on the Effexor, stress being a part, and severe depression another. Lots of things that should've been addressed long ago, that I am trying to address now.
Side effects on the wellbutrin side were vivid dreams and nightmares, weight gain, from 182 to 198, and a higher level of fatigue. I stopped cold turkey 96 hrs ago, from 450mg daily dose.
Dreams and appetite subsided quickly, and the fatigue improved drastically. I had not tought fatigue was from the Wellbutrin, all I can say is it is much much better now that I am on the Effexor only. With Effexor 300mg per day, side effects are night sweats, some fatigue, and some sexual, that I have been able to overcome easily enough. Also, I have had some aches here and there that i didnt notice before the effexor, I suppose I can attribute those to the drug as well. However, they are hardly worth mentioning.
Overall, with all of the drugs I have tried, and had zero success with, I'm happy with the effexor.
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