Effexor

[Guest guest]

Hello,

Does any parent have a child who is taken Effexor or has taken Effexor?

Please post.

Thank you,

Heidi

[Guest guest]

Hi Heidi, ( Hcf67@... )

Effexor has been discussed often on this list - mostly by the

parents taking it!!

My middle daughter, now 15, was on Effexor - dosage ranging from

150mg - 300mg when she was 13-14. It was the last medication she took

before stopping all meds and continuing with cbt. Now she manages on

her own, without intervention. My husband with ocd and depression

takes a combination of Effexor and Zoloft.

Side effects of Effexor are usually fatigue in the beginning, then

a sense of energy. Dry mouth may be an issue, some have weight gain,

some weight loss, but compared with other anti-depresants, Effexor is

pretty easy to take.

Hope this helps... wendy in canada

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Hello,

Does any parent have a child who is taken Effexor or has taken

Effexor?

Please post.

Thank you,

Heidi

_______________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Hi Heidi, I am taking Effexor, do you have a specific question? I was on Paxil, but I had gained 14lbs. and I wanted to try something else and this was recommended. Let me know what you are experiencing. Debbie

[Guest guest]

Liz,

Most of the side-effects you and others describe are known about Effexor. You

should have been provided some information about it by your doctor or

pharmacist. There is usually a small descriptive pamphlet in the sample boxes a

doctor may hand out. My medications always come with a printed sheet about

possible side effects when I pick them up at my pharmacist.

Many antidepressants, as well as other medications, will affect your sexual

desire and your ability to experience satisfaction. It's a trade-off.

Since Effexor is quickly eliminated from the body, it is often reccommended that

if you know you and your spouse/partner have a special weekend or date planned

that you stop taking the medication two days or so before. Then after the

special time together, go back on the medication as prescribed.

Unless you are taking other medications that cause similar problems and cannot

be stopped temporarily this should work. Otherwise talk with your doctor about

the problem and see what he or she has to suggest.

Ray Neal

[Guest guest]

<<the next morning after I started it.. like 8 hours later! 8 hours!!! My

sex drive was totally gone.. I mean totally!!!!!!!!!!>>

<<I never did go back on it........and I never went back to my dr. They

should KNOW stuff like that!>>

Hi Liz,

My sex drive is also gone. A LOT of meds have this effect, like the

Methadone I'm on. I could care less about it, because I feel my health is

MUCH more important (being able to live day-to-day and to be able to do

things) than sex...I always have. And, I thank my lucky stars that my

husband totally understands.

When you pick up your meds, your pharmacy is supposed to supply you with the

side effects, dosages, etc. about your med. If they don't, I believe they

are breaking the law. When my pharmacy kept giving me the same paper about

my meds over and over, I asked why, because I already knew about it. They

told me that it was the law and they could be in trouble if they didn't.

And, one of the side effects of Effexor IS decrease in sex. Doctors do know

the side effects, etc. about a med they are prescribing (or they SHOULD),

but a lot of doctors don't have the time to tell you everything, unless you

ask, so you should get the info from your pharmacy.

Good luck!

Dawn

[Guest guest]

Ray, I never did take it again and I won't. I am on celexa now. It has

caused some sexual side effects but not nearly to the degree that effexor

did. At this point though I think my meds need to be changed or the

dosage tweaked again because depression is more of a problem and flat

affect as well.

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[Guest guest]

Hi Nil: I have taken Effexor XR for 2 years now or so. I have sleep

problems anyway and take Restoril. I will say that when I recently had to

go up to 150 mg of E XR I also had to go up in the Restoril but the E XR has

greatly reduced the depression and diminished my pain by at least 50%. Hope

this helps...Blessings, JJ

effexor

Hi,

" Central activation - reduced levels of dopamine and

serotonin can lead to sleep disturbance, low pain threshold,

loss of motivation and depressed mood. SSRIs and SNIs

(venlafaxine) can be useful as can dopamine agonists such as

wellbutrin.

"

Has anybody used Effexor?What is it for?What does SNIS mean?

Thanks.

Nil

[Guest guest]

i just started it 2 days ago,wish me luck

-- effexor

Hi,

" Central activation - reduced levels of dopamine and

serotonin can lead to sleep disturbance, low pain threshold,

loss of motivation and depressed mood. SSRIs and SNIs

(venlafaxine) can be useful as can dopamine agonists such as

wellbutrin.

"

Has anybody used Effexor?What is it for?What does SNIS mean?

Thanks.

Nil

[Guest guest]

Hi All,

I have tried small doses of Effexor XR for a couple of weeks

and I seem to

be feeling worse so I am discontinuing it and will probably try some

other antidepressant

after my system hopefully " normalizes " . I felt spaced out and a bit

nutzy.

Mike

[Guest guest]

I was on effexor for almost a year, about five or six years ago. I was

having a lot of chest pains then, and couldn't figure out why, then finally

realized the effexor was causing the chest pains. It is known to raise blood

pressure, but mine was never above normal, and generally far below normal, so I

can't

figure out what the chest pains were about, but I stopped effexor and they

went away. Until then, it helped marginally with sleep and other things.

Peggy

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[Guest guest]

my doc told me to expect to get sicker before

getting better so I'm putting up with the side effects

which ARE NO FUN. I think they will all go away

after a while and leave just the benificial effects

of the meds.

-- Re: effexor

Hi All,

I have tried small doses of Effexor XR for a couple of weeks

and I seem to

be feeling worse so I am discontinuing it and will probably try some

other antidepressant

after my system hopefully " normalizes " . I felt spaced out and a bit

nutzy.

Mike

[Guest guest]

I HATED Effxor! It gave me the worst insomnia I've ever had, HUGE

pupils (I looked high all the time), and worst of all, it destroyed

by appetite. I literally COULD NOT eat more than a couple of bites a

day without wanting to throw up. I got down to 88 pounds, and I'm

5'8 " .

Withdrawl was hell, too. I could not get up or stop crying, and I

STILL couldn't eat.

> WOW, I had no idea that Effexor was that bad, I was only on it for

> about a month. The drug was way too much for my body to handle. I

> will keep all you comments in mind next time. I also wanted to ask

> has anyone ever tried Desyrel. I heard it was great for anxiety

but

> horribly sedating. .

[Guest guest]

,

I am on Desyrel. I take 100mg at bedtime. And it will knock you out.

Jacquie

Effexor

WOW, I had no idea that Effexor was that bad, I was only on it for

about a month. The drug was way too much for my body to handle. I

will keep all you comments in mind next time. I also wanted to ask

has anyone ever tried Desyrel. I heard it was great for anxiety but

horribly sedating. .

[Guest guest]

Stick with the Spiro

Clarence E. Grim, BS (Chem/Math), MS (Biochem), MD, FACP, FACC, FAHS

Clinical Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology

Director, Hypertension Diagnosis and Treatment Center

Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Hypertension

Published over 220 scientific papers, book chapters and 220 abstracts in the area of high blood pressure epidemiology, physiology, endocrinology measurement, treatment and how to detect curable causes.

Listed in Best Doctors in America

Specializing in Difficult to Control High Blood Pressure and the History and Physiology of High Blood pressure in the African Diaspora

[Guest guest]

Doctor,

I apologize for not being clear... the reduciton would be in

addition to the Inspra. The idea would be to reduce systemic

neuroepinephrine by eliminating the Effexor. My concern would be

that it would also reduce peripheral dopamine, thereby increasing

aldo release and raising BP.

I guess I would also wonder about your experience with Effexor and

BP. Would such a low dose cause BP increases?

Thanks,

Mike

> Stick with the Spiro

>

>

>

> Clarence E. Grim, BS (Chem/Math), MS (Biochem), MD, FACP, FACC,

FAHS

> Clinical Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology

> Director, Hypertension Diagnosis and Treatment Center

> Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Hypertension

>

> Published over 220 scientific papers, book chapters and 220

abstracts in the

> area of high blood pressure epidemiology, physiology,

endocrinology

> measurement, treatment and how to detect curable causes.

> Listed in Best Doctors in America

> Specializing in Difficult to Control High Blood Pressure and the

History and

> Physiology of High Blood pressure in the African Diaspora

[Guest guest]

Rarely use it. Look in PDR For BP effects.

Why are you taking it.

Matra: take only pills that have been proven to make people live a healthier

and longer life and eat like your life depended on it.

In a message dated 11/15/2004 2:10:24 AM Eastern Standard Time,

" lord_mike_the_great " <lord_mike_the_great@...> writes:

>

>

>Doctor,

>

>I apologize for not being clear... the reduciton would be in

>addition to the Inspra.  The idea would be to reduce systemic

>neuroepinephrine by eliminating the Effexor.  My concern would be

>that it would also reduce peripheral dopamine, thereby increasing

>aldo release and raising BP.  

>

>I guess I would also wonder about your experience with Effexor and

>BP.  Would such a low dose cause BP increases?

>

>Thanks,

>

>Mike

>

>

>> Stick with the Spiro

>>

>>

>>

>> Clarence E. Grim, BS (Chem/Math), MS (Biochem), MD, FACP, FACC,

>FAHS

>> Clinical Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology

>> Director, Hypertension Diagnosis and Treatment Center

>> Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Hypertension

>>

>> Published over 220 scientific papers, book chapters and 220

>abstracts in the

>> area of high blood pressure epidemiology, physiology,

>endocrinology

>> measurement, treatment and how to detect curable causes.

>> Listed in Best Doctors in America

>> Specializing in Difficult to Control High Blood Pressure and the

>History and

>> Physiology of High Blood pressure in the African Diaspora

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/1/05 7:45:12 AM Mountain Standard Time,

SSRI medications writes:

> I've been taking effexor xr at 75mg for about 2 years. It has

> really really really helped with my anxiety and mild OCD. I don't

> ever want to stop taking it, because I have good results and have no

> side effects.

>

> I understand that these drugs DO cause major problems in some

> people, but if that hasn't been the case for me, in some of your

> opinion, do you believe that i still shouldn't take it?

>

>

Welcome to the group. First question: If you're having such good results,

why did you search out this website that basically deals with the horror

wrought by these drugs and ways to hammer the pharmaceutical industry into

honesty.

You may not be having overt signs of side effects, but hardly anyone escapes

the drug wrath for very long. Other things happen to your body -- weight

gain, diabetes, hormone problems, neuropathies, emotional disconnect, etc. that

are solely related to the drug disrupting every system in your body. It's only

a matter of time before you manifest something that will cause you distress.

I don't think there is anyone on this group who advocates the use of this drug

for anything.

" Blind Reason "

a novel of pharmaceutical intrigue

Think your antidepressant is safe? Think again. It's

Unsafe At Any Dose

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/1/05 7:45:12 AM Mountain Standard Time,

SSRI medications writes:

> I've been taking effexor xr at 75mg for about 2 years. It has

> really really really helped with my anxiety and mild OCD. I don't

> ever want to stop taking it, because I have good results and have no

> side effects.

>

> I understand that these drugs DO cause major problems in some

> people, but if that hasn't been the case for me, in some of your

> opinion, do you believe that i still shouldn't take it?

>

>

Welcome to the group. First question: If you're having such good results,

why did you search out this website that basically deals with the horror

wrought by these drugs and ways to hammer the pharmaceutical industry into

honesty.

You may not be having overt signs of side effects, but hardly anyone escapes

the drug wrath for very long. Other things happen to your body -- weight

gain, diabetes, hormone problems, neuropathies, emotional disconnect, etc. that

are solely related to the drug disrupting every system in your body. It's only

a matter of time before you manifest something that will cause you distress.

I don't think there is anyone on this group who advocates the use of this drug

for anything.

" Blind Reason "

a novel of pharmaceutical intrigue

Think your antidepressant is safe? Think again. It's

Unsafe At Any Dose

[Guest guest]

Didn't you guys notice that the poster of the Effexor message left the group

immediately after. Did you not get this message:

-- Re: Effexor

In a message dated 1/1/05 7:45:12 AM Mountain Standard Time,

SSRI medications writes:

> I've been taking effexor xr at 75mg for about 2 years. It has

> really really really helped with my anxiety and mild OCD. I don't

> ever want to stop taking it, because I have good results and have no

> side effects.

>

> I understand that these drugs DO cause major problems in some

> people, but if that hasn't been the case for me, in some of your

> opinion, do you believe that i still shouldn't take it?

>

>

Welcome to the group. First question: If you're having such good results,

why did you search out this website that basically deals with the horror

wrought by these drugs and ways to hammer the pharmaceutical industry into

honesty.

You may not be having overt signs of side effects, but hardly anyone escapes

the drug wrath for very long. Other things happen to your body -- weight

gain, diabetes, hormone problems, neuropathies, emotional disconnect, etc.

that

are solely related to the drug disrupting every system in your body. It's

only

a matter of time before you manifest something that will cause you distress.

I don't think there is anyone on this group who advocates the use of this

drug

for anything.

" Blind Reason "

a novel of pharmaceutical intrigue

Think your antidepressant is safe? Think again. It's

Unsafe At Any Dose

[Guest guest]

Didn't you guys notice that the poster of the Effexor message left the group

immediately after. Did you not get this message:

-- Re: Effexor

In a message dated 1/1/05 7:45:12 AM Mountain Standard Time,

SSRI medications writes:

> I've been taking effexor xr at 75mg for about 2 years. It has

> really really really helped with my anxiety and mild OCD. I don't

> ever want to stop taking it, because I have good results and have no

> side effects.

>

> I understand that these drugs DO cause major problems in some

> people, but if that hasn't been the case for me, in some of your

> opinion, do you believe that i still shouldn't take it?

>

>

Welcome to the group. First question: If you're having such good results,

why did you search out this website that basically deals with the horror

wrought by these drugs and ways to hammer the pharmaceutical industry into

honesty.

You may not be having overt signs of side effects, but hardly anyone escapes

the drug wrath for very long. Other things happen to your body -- weight

gain, diabetes, hormone problems, neuropathies, emotional disconnect, etc.

that

are solely related to the drug disrupting every system in your body. It's

only

a matter of time before you manifest something that will cause you distress.

I don't think there is anyone on this group who advocates the use of this

drug

for anything.

" Blind Reason "

a novel of pharmaceutical intrigue

Think your antidepressant is safe? Think again. It's

Unsafe At Any Dose

[Guest guest]

Didn't you guys notice that the poster of the Effexor message left the group

immediately after. Did you not get this message:

-- Re: Effexor

In a message dated 1/1/05 7:45:12 AM Mountain Standard Time,

SSRI medications writes:

> I've been taking effexor xr at 75mg for about 2 years. It has

> really really really helped with my anxiety and mild OCD. I don't

> ever want to stop taking it, because I have good results and have no

> side effects.

>

> I understand that these drugs DO cause major problems in some

> people, but if that hasn't been the case for me, in some of your

> opinion, do you believe that i still shouldn't take it?

>

>

Welcome to the group. First question: If you're having such good results,

why did you search out this website that basically deals with the horror

wrought by these drugs and ways to hammer the pharmaceutical industry into

honesty.

You may not be having overt signs of side effects, but hardly anyone escapes

the drug wrath for very long. Other things happen to your body -- weight

gain, diabetes, hormone problems, neuropathies, emotional disconnect, etc.

that

are solely related to the drug disrupting every system in your body. It's

only

a matter of time before you manifest something that will cause you distress.

I don't think there is anyone on this group who advocates the use of this

drug

for anything.

" Blind Reason "

a novel of pharmaceutical intrigue

Think your antidepressant is safe? Think again. It's

Unsafe At Any Dose

[Guest guest]

Didn't you guys notice that the poster of the Effexor message left the group

immediately after. Did you not get this message:

-- Re: Effexor

In a message dated 1/1/05 7:45:12 AM Mountain Standard Time,

SSRI medications writes:

> I've been taking effexor xr at 75mg for about 2 years. It has

> really really really helped with my anxiety and mild OCD. I don't

> ever want to stop taking it, because I have good results and have no

> side effects.

>

> I understand that these drugs DO cause major problems in some

> people, but if that hasn't been the case for me, in some of your

> opinion, do you believe that i still shouldn't take it?

>

>

Welcome to the group. First question: If you're having such good results,

why did you search out this website that basically deals with the horror

wrought by these drugs and ways to hammer the pharmaceutical industry into

honesty.

You may not be having overt signs of side effects, but hardly anyone escapes

the drug wrath for very long. Other things happen to your body -- weight

gain, diabetes, hormone problems, neuropathies, emotional disconnect, etc.

that

are solely related to the drug disrupting every system in your body. It's

only

a matter of time before you manifest something that will cause you distress.

I don't think there is anyone on this group who advocates the use of this

drug

for anything.

" Blind Reason "

a novel of pharmaceutical intrigue

Think your antidepressant is safe? Think again. It's

Unsafe At Any Dose

[Guest guest]

Yeah, I noticed but we don't want to be bullies here. I know we all

have good reasons to be wary/terrified of SSRIs but for the record, I

do believe that there are biochemical imbalances in the brain in

severly depressed people but the reality is that these drugs have

side effects that are not highlighted on the box!

Effexor may actually 'work' for some people but I want the reality of

the side effects highlighted and known about too; the most important

of which may be messing up the brain's chemical making ability MORE

once you come off them; not to mention the vaso constriction in the

brain, personality changes.......etc.

For the member who left i just want to say that i can relate to how

good it can feel to feel 'normal' after such a long time of misery.

We're just trying to help people be more informed about the reality

of these 'wonder' drugs.

[Guest guest]

Yeah, I noticed but we don't want to be bullies here. I know we all

have good reasons to be wary/terrified of SSRIs but for the record, I

do believe that there are biochemical imbalances in the brain in

severly depressed people but the reality is that these drugs have

side effects that are not highlighted on the box!

Effexor may actually 'work' for some people but I want the reality of

the side effects highlighted and known about too; the most important

of which may be messing up the brain's chemical making ability MORE

once you come off them; not to mention the vaso constriction in the

brain, personality changes.......etc.

For the member who left i just want to say that i can relate to how

good it can feel to feel 'normal' after such a long time of misery.

We're just trying to help people be more informed about the reality

of these 'wonder' drugs.

[Guest guest]

>

> Effexor may actually 'work' for some people but I want the reality

of

> the side effects highlighted and known about too;

My son almost killed himself after starting Effexor. I look back now

and cringe. I would like to see the garbage taken off the market

before *one* more person is harmed by their trash they *still*

continue to call medicine! This drug has harmed enough people

already. If it were sold in a health food store and actually helping

people it would already be banned. errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Wake up America!!

Connie

the most important

> of which may be messing up the brain's chemical making ability

MORE

> once you come off them; not to mention the vaso constriction in

the

> brain, personality changes.......etc.

>

> For the member who left i just want to say that i can relate to

how

> good it can feel to feel 'normal' after such a long time of

misery.

> We're just trying to help people be more informed about the

reality

> of these 'wonder' drugs.

>

>