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Posted by Ryane01 on April 17, 2001, at 4:49:27
In reply to Re: Effexor-side effects » Ryane01, posted by SalArmy4me on April 17, 2001, at 4:33:36
> I don't think you are on a particularly high dose of Effexor. The PDR says that 375 mg is the maximum dose, but doctors violate that all the time... Perhaps you can reduce your dose of Adderall, or at bedtime take some Benadryl or Tylenol Simply Sleep.
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> > i am on 300Mg of effexorXR i take it all in the morning is this a high dose of this medication i also take 40Mg of adderal also is anyone on this combo of meds and if so do youis there a recomended dose for teens i am only 17 now
Posted by SalArmy4me on April 17, 2001, at 16:22:52
In reply to Re: Effexor-side effects, posted by Ryane01 on April 17, 2001, at 4:49:27
Effexor has not been shown to stunt growth or impair mental development, so I can't imagine why teenagers would need a different dose than older adults.
Effexor is an ideal antidepressant for teens because it seems to work for some of their ADD/ ADHD and Anxiety disorders.
> is there a recomended dose for teens i am only 17 now
Posted by jerz on April 17, 2001, at 18:01:22
In reply to Re: Effexor-side effects, posted by SalArmy4me on April 17, 2001, at 16:22:52
> Effexor has not been shown to stunt growth or impair mental development, so I can't imagine why teenagers would need a different dose than older adults.
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> Effexor is an ideal antidepressant for teens because it seems to work for some of their ADD/ ADHD and Anxiety disorders.
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> > is there a recomended dose for teens i am only 17 now
My daughter is almost 15. She's been on 225 mg of Effexor XR and 30 Mg of Adderal for a little over a year. She splits the dosages of both... 150 mg of Effexor and 20 mg of Adderal in the am and the rest after school. It hasn't impacted her sleep at all. However, she's in the process of weaning off the Effexor, as she started to 'relapse' into depression again. We're now down to 18.75 mg of the Effexor, and she's still on the previously mentioned dose of Adderal. Things seem to be much better now. Jerz
Posted by Joe K on April 18, 2001, at 9:42:17
In reply to Re: Effexor-side effects, posted by Ryane01 on April 17, 2001, at 4:01:53
> i am on 300Mg of effexorXR i take it all in the morning is this a high dose of this medication i also take 40Mg of adderal also is anyone on this combo of meds and if so do you to feel like a insomniac?
Posted by fanderson on April 20, 2001, at 16:54:07
In reply to Re: Effexor-side effects, posted by Ryane01 on April 17, 2001, at 4:01:53
> i am on 300Mg of effexorXR i take it all in the morning is this a high dose of this medication i also take 40Mg of adderal also is anyone on this combo of meds and if so do you to feel like a insomniac?
I was taking 300mg EffexorXR and 80mg Ritalin. At first I slept for short periods then woke up.
Later, I could not get up in the morning. Cured it all by going down to 150 Effexor.
Posted by Tamar2 on April 21, 2001, at 17:16:13
In reply to Re: Effexor-side effects, posted by Carol on November 24, 2000, at 20:46:41
> I've been taking 450mg (300 am & 150 pm)of Effexor XR (time-released) for about 6 months and was taking the non-XR before that, a year at least combined. I also take .3mg of Menest and 200 mg of Acyclovir each day. I suffer from chronic constipation. How lovely I know. I have incorporated more fiber in my diet, I drink lots of water. Most OTC laxatives such as Perdiem and Ducosate give me severe stomach cramps. Metamucil alone does nothing. My doctor has recently put me on a concoction of 2 Tbsp Milk of Magnesia + 1 Tbsp Mineral Oil + 1 Tbsp Metamucil twice a day. Mmmm sounds yummy huh? I don't like the idea of using Mineral Oil because I've read that its use strips the body of fat soluble vitamins. My skin is so dry now. I would like to know if anyone else is experiencing constipation from this drug and if so what are you doing about it? I appreciate any comments on this.
Posted by willow on April 21, 2001, at 21:12:19
In reply to Re: Effexor-side effects, posted by Tamar2 on April 21, 2001, at 17:16:13
Tamar
My stomache really slowed down when I started the Effexor. Initially I was constipated. I added the more fibre and water like yourself, but my stomache still was slow. My doctor prescribed domperidone for me (it isn't available in the States but to my understanding there are alternatives) and this worked. It wasn't overnight though.
This medication had a side-effect that I didn't care for and the doctor prescribed an alternative which I didn't get filled. Instead I'm eating about half a cup of raw unsalted sunflower seeds, about four prunes and an orange, plus the regular stuff everyday. This is helping though the orange gives me cramps which I've always gotten from them.
GOOD LUCK
Willow
Posted by ShelliR on April 21, 2001, at 23:19:06
In reply to constipation ..., posted by willow on April 21, 2001, at 21:12:19
Willow, you might try 1/4 cup of flax seed each day. Not only is it good for constipation, but it also the same omega fatty acid that is being used in trials to see if it has a positive effect on depression (as the early evidence is pointing to) and is supposed to be good brain food. I crush the seeds in a little electric coffee grinder and eat them with peanut butter, or with cereal. They actually have a nice nutty flavour.
shelli
Posted by willow on April 22, 2001, at 18:20:27
In reply to Re: constipation ... » willow, posted by ShelliR on April 21, 2001, at 23:19:06
"They actually have a nice nutty flavour."
Sounds like a great idea with an added bonus. The first time I tried peanut butter, at the age of four, a clump got stuck on the roof of my mouth. Since then I haven't been able to bring myself to eat or drink anything with a nutty taste. : 0
Willow
Posted by Tamar2 on April 22, 2001, at 18:44:45
In reply to Re: constipation ..., posted by willow on April 22, 2001, at 18:20:27
> Thanks for the suggestions you guys. I did try flax seed some weeks back. My doctor suggested soaking 1 tbsp whole flax seed overnight in the fridge covered with water. In the morning it becomes kinda slimey, but if you drink it quick and chase it with a cup of water, it's ok. I did this three days in a row and nothing happened.
I put raw sunflower seeds in my salad everyday and I also eat an apple and an orange most days and raisins too. I guess I'm surprised that more people aren't having the same problem as I am. I have not tried anything at the health food store, perhaps I'll give that a try. Hey, thanks again.
Tam
Posted by ShelliR on April 22, 2001, at 19:34:48
In reply to Re: constipation ..., posted by Tamar2 on April 22, 2001, at 18:44:45
> > Thanks for the suggestions you guys. I did try flax seed some weeks back. My doctor suggested soaking 1 tbsp whole flax seed overnight in the fridge covered with water. In the morning it becomes kinda slimey, but if you drink it quick and chase it with a cup of water, it's ok. I did this three days in a row and nothing happened.
> I put raw sunflower seeds in my salad everyday and I also eat an apple and an orange most days and raisins too. I guess I'm surprised that more people aren't having the same problem as I am. I have not tried anything at the health food store, perhaps I'll give that a try. Hey, thanks again.
> TamTam, you weren't eating enough of the flax seed. You need to use about 1/4 cup.
Willow--well it's not a strong nutty flavour. Just a tiny bit. If you put it in a non-nutty cereal, it probably wouldn't taste nutty at all. But yes, you should probably forget the peanut butter idea!
Shelli
Posted by Tamar2 on April 22, 2001, at 19:50:02
In reply to Re: constipation ... willow, tamar, posted by ShelliR on April 22, 2001, at 19:34:48
> > > Thanks for the suggestions you guys. I did try flax seed some weeks back. My doctor suggested soaking 1 tbsp whole flax seed overnight in the fridge covered with water. In the morning it becomes kinda slimey, but if you drink it quick and chase it with a cup of water, it's ok. I did this three days in a row and nothing happened.
> > I put raw sunflower seeds in my salad everyday and I also eat an apple and an orange most days and raisins too. I guess I'm surprised that more people aren't having the same problem as I am. I have not tried anything at the health food store, perhaps I'll give that a try. Hey, thanks again.
> > Tam
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> Tam, you weren't eating enough of the flax seed. You need to use about 1/4 cup.
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> Willow--well it's not a strong nutty flavour. Just a tiny bit. If you put it in a non-nutty cereal, it probably wouldn't taste nutty at all. But yes, you should probably forget the peanut butter idea!
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> Shelli
I'll try it and let you know. Thanks again.
Tam
Posted by Lorraine on April 22, 2001, at 21:36:30
In reply to Re: constipation ... willow, tamar, posted by Tamar2 on April 22, 2001, at 19:50:02
> Willow: I had terrible constipation during my pregnancy and my holistic doc said to take magnesium (guess this is where milk of magnesium comes from) and titrate up my dosage (up to 1000 mg) until I no longer have the problem. I have used this remedy on my 5 years of different meds with equal effectiveness.
Posted by Mr.Scott on April 23, 2001, at 16:28:23
In reply to constipation ..., posted by willow on April 21, 2001, at 21:12:19
Magnesium 500mg-750mg plus 2000 mg of flax seed oil in the capsules is my solution.
Just the Magnesium 500-100mg alone does the trick. Magnesium also has a calming effect on me.
Posted by Shibutterfli on May 14, 2001, at 9:13:48
In reply to Effexor-side effects, posted by Lisa on December 30, 1998, at 12:34:47
> After trying just about every kind of anti-depressant,
> my psychiatrist put me on Effexor. I am currently
> taking 300mg a day (150mg twice a day) and I really
> starting to feel better, but does anyone ever have
> muscle spasms? I have noticed that not only do I have
> trouble sleeping because of the strange dreams, but
> everytime I try to sleep I can feel my legs jump and
> quiver uncontrolably. I never feel rested.
I have been looking all over the web for something like this. My mother was prescribed 2 75mg of effexor taken at night. She doesn't have a computer so she ask me to try find out some facts for her. She has been on it for about 2 months. She hasn't gotten a night of sleep. She has had at least two seizures a week.(she has never had a seizure in her life) She also has to take Lor Tab for her excessive pain. Has anyone ever experience seizure?? If you can't get sleep how does this help depression?? The workman's comp. are saying the seizures are from her injury, but I don't think so. 150mgs a day... is that alot??? Well maybe not.... I read Lisa taking 300.... Any ideas would help a great deal.
Thanks in Advance
SHI
Posted by Shibutterfli on May 14, 2001, at 9:32:39
In reply to Re: Effexor-side effects, posted by Snowdancer on June 29, 2000, at 21:57:10
> > After trying just about every kind of anti-depressant,
> > my psychiatrist put me on Effexor. I am currently
> > taking 300mg a day (150mg twice a day) and I really
> > starting to feel better, but does anyone ever have
> > muscle spasms? I have noticed that not only do I have
> > trouble sleeping because of the strange dreams, but
> > everytime I try to sleep I can feel my legs jump and
> > quiver uncontrolably. I never feel rested.
>
>
> I just wanted to say that I have had horrific nightmares on my effexor xr, 150 mg per day. I also did with prozac. My dr put me on 1 mg of xanex at night and during the day for anxiety and it has helped tremendously! I can't believe the nightmares that I have, everynight, constant, and wow! Afraid to sleep without my xanex although after a year I am afraid I am building a tolerance up to it because the nightmares are coming back and fast. taking two pills now to be rid of them. Good luck! Don't know whats up with the dreams but have read that they can be a side effect. :( Hugs! Snowdancer*
My mother told me that she has had terrible dreams. She would be upset about them all day.... she took 150 mgs day too....
Posted by Nellie on May 14, 2001, at 22:16:01
In reply to Re: Effexor-side effects, posted by Shibutterfli on May 14, 2001, at 9:32:39
I have taken Effexor two different times. Once was years ago, and then I took the ER type about a year ago. I could never sleep when I took it. I had vivid, colorful dreams. This last time I had an unpleasant withdrawal period, eventhough I had only been taking it for about a month. I will try every other anti-depressant known to man before I try Effexor again. I do not remember having any muscle twitches and I did not have seizures. I hope you can find medicines that work without such unpleasant side-effects. Good luck.
Posted by Tamar2 on June 3, 2001, at 9:25:11
In reply to Re: constipation Magnesium ... willow, posted by Lorraine on April 22, 2001, at 21:36:30
> > Lorraine: I'm still trying to find the right "formula". What is titrate and how much do you take? When you take the magnesium, do you also take calcium? I know you're supposed to take them together, but I feel I'm defeating my purpose if I do that because calcium is constipating. I also don't know what the long term effects are of taking magnesium alone without calcium. I did start the flax seed oil capsuls but have a hard time remembering to take them (3 3x's a day). I thank you all for your suggestions and comments. What a great place to share information!
Posted by Lorraine on June 3, 2001, at 11:36:47
In reply to Re: constipation Magnesium ... willow, posted by Tamar2 on June 3, 2001, at 9:25:11
I just take magnesium. I take up to 1 gm a day. 500 mg once or twice a day. I don't take it with calcium. I think that you need to take magnesium with calcium for the calcium to be absorbed (I may be wrong on this)--since my purpose isn't calcium absorbtion, I just take the magnesium. I also read about something called "turkey rhubarb", which I haven't tried--it's some sort of seed that helps move things along. By titrate, I mean start at say 100 mg and see the effect, increase the mg until you are no longer constipated. If you find yourself having too many bowel movements a day, decrease the dosage.
Posted by Tamar2 on June 3, 2001, at 19:54:25
In reply to Re: constipation Magnesium ... willow, posted by Lorraine on June 3, 2001, at 11:36:47
Thank you kindly,
Tami
Posted by LittleLeo on October 13, 2003, at 13:20:20
In reply to Re: Effexor-side effects » Ryane01, posted by fanderson on April 20, 2001, at 16:54:07
HELP ME!!! I have been on effexor xr,75 mg. I take it in the morning at 11:15 on the dot.I have been expierencing trouble breathing i.e. anxiety...It is worse and then it is better. I have been on it for two weeks,as of today and I just want to know if anyone else has had this problem. One of the side-effects is anxiety and I want to continue on the med. My doc prescribed xanax but I dont really like it. I have had it before and it doesnt really help. I just want to know if this is going to go away.
Posted by Saleem on October 20, 2003, at 3:38:52
In reply to Re: Effexor-side effects, posted by Rebecca Willis on April 12, 1999, at 13:36:29
> I am possibly going to start Effexor for depression. I have finally lost my excess weight and absolutely do not want to gain weight. Does Effexor cause weight gain or increase appetite?
>I am using effexor for about 2 years 75mg/day, I am feeling good but I gained weight about 20lbs, my doctor said this is the side effect of effexor, it slows down metabolism, I tried dieting but I could not control my appetite, and now I can not do any workout because I feel very weak day by day and I am seriously thinking to quiet that.
Posted by april8 on October 20, 2003, at 11:27:00
In reply to Re: Effexor-side effects, posted by Saleem on October 20, 2003, at 3:38:52
I am on effexor for only 2 weeks and have really lost my appetite, I think I have even lost a couple of pounds. Prior to this I was on paxil for two years and it really made me eat all the time. effexor is having the opposite reaction which I really like. Plus I have read ALOT of people have lost weight on it, so I think it is okay with that. I have had mood swings,which I think may be related to the drug, but I am checking into that and hoping with an increased dose it will pass.
Posted by sfloridamatt on October 21, 2003, at 11:15:28
In reply to Re: Effexor-side effects, posted by Rebecca Willis on April 12, 1999, at 13:36:29
> I am possibly going to start Effexor for depression. I have finally lost my excess weight and absolutely do not want to gain weight. Does Effexor cause weight gain or increase appetite?
>depends on the person and their metabolism...i am currently taking 300mg. effexor and 450mg. wellbutrin sr daily...when i first started the effexor my cravings for food and to binge eating went away. i have actually lost 5lbs. i just believe many people who gain weight on effexor aren't exercising and they visit the McDonalds drive through more than they should, trust me on this one. you know..i want 10 big macs with a large DIET coke. LOL
ayways if people actually do gain weight still through proper diet and excercise..there are other options out there such as phetermine, pure ephedrine hcl., etc. just make sure u have no heart problems before taking those drugs
hate to say this but i use methamphetamine every couple weeks for so and can EASILY lose 10lbs. within 2 days...no lies. it also helps my add because i can't afford to see a psychiatrist to prescribe me ritalin or dexadrine.
start taking the effexor, eat healthy, excercise daily(even if it's a 20 minute walk around the neighborhood) and u shouldn't have a problem. if u do start gaining weight or appetite increases..ask your doctor about generic phetermine..it really does help
Posted by KimberlyDi on October 22, 2003, at 12:13:53
In reply to Re: Effexor-side effects, posted by sfloridamatt on October 21, 2003, at 11:15:28
My appetite decreased when I first started taking Effexor. I noticed a decreased craving for sweets also. Effexor was great for anxiety for me but terrible on my blood pressure. I can't imagine taking meth on top of Effexor and Wellbutrin. I'm not talking about morality issues. It just sounds like a sure-fire cocktail for a heart attack.
KDi in Texas
> > I am possibly going to start Effexor for depression. I have finally lost my excess weight and absolutely do not want to gain weight. Does Effexor cause weight gain or increase appetite?
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> depends on the person and their metabolism...i am currently taking 300mg. effexor and 450mg. wellbutrin sr daily...when i first started the effexor my cravings for food and to binge eating went away. i have actually lost 5lbs. i just believe many people who gain weight on effexor aren't exercising and they visit the McDonalds drive through more than they should, trust me on this one. you know..i want 10 big macs with a large DIET coke. LOL
> ayways if people actually do gain weight still through proper diet and excercise..there are other options out there such as phetermine, pure ephedrine hcl., etc. just make sure u have no heart problems before taking those drugs
> hate to say this but i use methamphetamine every couple weeks for so and can EASILY lose 10lbs. within 2 days...no lies. it also helps my add because i can't afford to see a psychiatrist to prescribe me ritalin or dexadrine.
> start taking the effexor, eat healthy, excercise daily(even if it's a 20 minute walk around the neighborhood) and u shouldn't have a problem. if u do start gaining weight or appetite increases..ask your doctor about generic phetermine..it really does help
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