Posted by bigcat on December 2, 2005, at 19:37:14
I've been on Effexor about ten days and have been doing wonderfully on it. I've titrated the dose up to 187mgs, and will probably move it up slowly from there. At some point in the latter part of the day, I've been experiencing a troubling shortness of breath. It just feels like the air isn't going into my lungs and I become fatigued. This reaction pretty much goes away soon after taking another pill (raising the dose for the day). I suppose it could have something to do with the fact that I've been very active the last couple days after such an extended period of lethargy.
I was at 75mgs a few days ago (working great for a few days, then dropping off some later in the day, and more so after a couple days at this starting dose. I'm already up to 187 mgs, as the shortness of breath makes me grab for another pill. Will this go away? I am taking the XR version, and it is possible that my initial great response needs time to settle in, but the shortness of breath is uncomfortable, and seems to be relieved shortly after adding a dose to my daily routine. This appears like an easy enough question, but this Effexor remission is very precious to me, the first real remission after six years of deperate trials, and I don't want to keep pushing the dose and become too tolerant too quick and lose the antidepressant effect. It's not that I go "down", it's just that I feel quite physically uncomfortable; taking deep breaths doesn't give me much relief. Do you have any suggestions from either first-hand or otherwise acquired experience/knowledge? The relief I'm experiencing is mindblowing and this is but a small issue, but an issue nonetheless. Sweating like hell, constipated, and no orgasms, but as I've said before, you could chop off my balls to achieve this kind of remission. I am so grateful for what I have, just wondering if this will go away with time, or if it a clear indication that I should keep raising the dose to catch some air.
All My Love,
-matt-
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