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Haydon23 · 46-50, M
How long have you been taking it and what's your thinking about it?
I'm just coming off 150mg of Sertraline to go onto 75mg of Effexor, having the brain zaps at the moment.
I'm just coming off 150mg of Sertraline to go onto 75mg of Effexor, having the brain zaps at the moment.
MommaOfTwo · 31-35, F
I've been on it almost 2 weeks now. I don't really know what to think of it yet... I don't notice much difference, but they said I won't til 4-6 weeks
Haydon23 · 46-50, M
Oh ok just give it some time then.
When I first started on Citalopram, it was horrendous and then after a month or so, it settled down.
I've heard mixed reviews about Effexor but some have been really positive which I'm hoping will be the case with both of us.
When I first started on Citalopram, it was horrendous and then after a month or so, it settled down.
I've heard mixed reviews about Effexor but some have been really positive which I'm hoping will be the case with both of us.
MommaOfTwo · 31-35, F
I've read a lot of horror stories. My husband told me to stop looking stuff up. He educated himself on side effects and everything so he can notice of something changes in me but he didn't want me to read all the bad stuff
Haydon23 · 46-50, M
Unfortunately it's like everything, it can be found online and it will probably always be negative as no one shouts from the rooftops about something good.
But here was one
"Truly wish I had accepted my depression and sought help years ago. This medication has completely cleared my mind and has helped me dramatically in the first two weeks of use. Although it caused insomnia for the first two days of use and I felt like a space cadet for the first 3 it helped me ease my moods and somewhat doesn't even allow my mind to wander into negative feelings. Highly recommended seeking help and support with this medication although I do suggest beginning treatment over the weekend to be adjusted before a work week."
But here was one
"Truly wish I had accepted my depression and sought help years ago. This medication has completely cleared my mind and has helped me dramatically in the first two weeks of use. Although it caused insomnia for the first two days of use and I felt like a space cadet for the first 3 it helped me ease my moods and somewhat doesn't even allow my mind to wander into negative feelings. Highly recommended seeking help and support with this medication although I do suggest beginning treatment over the weekend to be adjusted before a work week."