Posted by redjr on June 30, 2005, at 12:53:07
In reply to Re: side effects to effexor, posted by Jdresa on June 30, 2005, at 12:33:56
Jdresa,
Getting an orgasm while on Effexsor is challenging at best and impossible at worst. I know. That's the primary reason I went off the drug. I can't live without my good sex! I'm not sure if it will pass in time or not. Many of the side-affects do go away with time, but many remain as well. It's just hard to know if they will continue in your case without the passage of time. Try to stick it out for a few weeks if you can. But I know it's hard.
Another negative side-affect you mentioned is feeling the need to constantly urinate. This is related to a condition called Prostatitis. It's an enlargement of the prostate that puts pressure on the urethra - thus the symptoms you are experiencing. Most Urologists don't give much credance to this being a side affetc of the effexor, but it is clearly stated on the Effexor website. Once I got off Effexor it went away. Wonders never cease!
But the biggy for me was insomnia. I even went on Lunesta, but it could not compete with Effexor. Basically it didn't help. I am using it by itself now and it does help. Glad to hear you had something strong to knock you out. I still believe I have some sort of sleeping disorder, but at least I'm getting 6+ hours without interruption.
Hang in there if you can, and see if the side affects subside gradually.
Good luck,
redjr...
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