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Posted by Bonte on May 2, 2003, at 17:48:08
Hey all,
I have been taking Effexor XL (modified release) 225mg for 10months. It has been excellent. I have been doing things again! Stopped living for over 3 years with major depression. S/e have been minimal, with only constipation. (Duphalac does the trick)
The suprise was though, my Obsessive Compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms have been getting better and better since I started taking it. My rituals etc. have diminished. Has anyone else found this? I know that Effexor is now proven for anxiety disorders. Anyone got any feedback? (CBT was not succesful alone for me)
I am currently on Lithium aswell, as augmentation therapy for the Effexor. Is anybody else on that combination?
Posted by Ricardo on May 2, 2003, at 21:47:26
In reply to Effexor success with Depression and OCD, posted by Bonte on May 2, 2003, at 17:48:08
Hi!
It's good to know that, since I'm new to Effexor! By the way, are you a male or female? I'm asking that because I'm still concerned about the sexual side-effects. That's why I've been so reluctant to increasing my dose.
Good luck!
Ricardo
Posted by fairnymph on May 2, 2003, at 22:21:19
In reply to Effexor success with Depression and OCD, posted by Bonte on May 2, 2003, at 17:48:08
It helped me too, though not completely. Only about 50% help compared to about 90% for prozac.
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