Guest guest Posted August 6, 2001 Report Share Posted August 6, 2001 Sue, I was also on Prozac for 2 years.... It helped alot.... Only thing I found after 2 years was that I felt no emotions. (don't know if that was bad or good. LOL ) Had no other side effects. I am suppose to start Effexor now... Has anyone been on this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2001 Report Share Posted August 6, 2001 Hi Curly, Don't be scared of the Prozac. I was on it for several months last year following my father's death. It really helped me get through the rough spots. I'm sure it will help you too. Glad you told your doc about the depression and hope everything else improves now with the meds too. Keep us updated, OK? Moe >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> So now on Prozac...kind of scares me but I know I need something to get out of the "funk." Sue Marth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2001 Report Share Posted August 7, 2001 Thanks Moe, your a real Pal. I know we don't talk much directly but I consider you one of my best friends...I hope the Prozac works too. I guess I associated it with really "bad" depressed people and hell maybe I am...I know I'm not me. Gad there's a lot of "I's" in this mail. You take care of you....Curly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2001 Report Share Posted August 7, 2001 Hi , does it matter that after awhile you just quit it or do you have to taper down. I tried samples of Effonex but it was too expensive to buy outright...Like $90 a month. I think it worked. I don't like the idea of no emotion but hate crying over commercials....Thanks, Sue M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2001 Report Share Posted August 7, 2001 In a message dated 8/7/01 11:33:32 AM Pacific Daylight Time, grandm4@... writes: << don't like the idea of no emotion but hate crying over commercials....Thanks, Sue M >> LOL...Oh Sue ...you sound sooo much like... Hallmark commercials should be banned... that's a three tissue..LOL I knew something was wrong when the girls were sobbing threw a movie and I was just sitting there...They'd ask me " Mom, what's the matter, you don't cry anymore at movies? " Yes they use to make fun of me..... Finally realized that I really didn't care about anything. LOL So, I slowly cut back... did it on my own...You should probably ask your dr or pharmist how to come off of it the right way... I had no problems...but I did do it slow. Like I said, I was on it 2 years.... so I think the dose and length of time has alot to do with it and each of us are different soo. I wish you luck... It did do wonders for my mental state...LOL hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2001 Report Share Posted August 7, 2001 In a message dated 8/7/01 11:33:32 AM Pacific Daylight Time, grandm4@... writes: << I tried samples of Effonex but it was too expensive to buy outright...Like $90 a month. I think it worked. >> Sue, gee that's high.... I have pretty good insurance and my co pay is $20 or 30 ...but my PCP always gives me samples... on a monthly basis if he has them... I have the samples of Effexor in my cabinet.... just haven't had the guts to try them yet. LOL I'm a big chicken when it comes to new meds... He gave it to me for pain... the way my feet feel tonight, think I'll go pop one. LOL hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2001 Report Share Posted August 10, 2001 --- RCColloran@... wrote: > Sue, I was also on Prozac for 2 years.... It helped > alot.... Only thing I > found after 2 years was that I felt no emotions. > (don't know if that was bad > or good. LOL ) Had no other side effects. > > I am suppose to start Effexor now... Has anyone been > on this one? > > > , I have been on Effexor XR for two years, I take two 37.5 mg every evening. I have slept better, had fewer leg cramps, and best of all HAVENOT BEEN DEPRESSED. I had never taken an antidepressant before, and found the benefits quite amazing. As far as I know I have had not had any bad side effects, don't feel dozy or anything - give it a try!! Love Liz __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2001 Report Share Posted August 11, 2001 In a message dated 8/9/01 11:33:07 PM Pacific Daylight Time, lizwizz2000@... writes: << , I have been on Effexor XR for two years, I take two 37.5 mg every evening. I have slept better, had fewer leg cramps, and best of all HAVENOT BEEN DEPRESSED. >> Liz, thanks for the info... I think I will get brave and try it. LOL Always hate to start something new, but it just might help with the pain... I'll keep you updated. Can't wait to meet you in just a few weeks.... boy time is really flying now... doesn't seem like we have been planning this for a year... Take care and have a nice weekend. hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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