Effexor XR Question - Anxiety Message Board

van7771 · 08-08-2006, 04:10 PM

I have been on Effexor for about 7 weeks now, l started real slow, l have been on 150 mg for about 2 weeks and have just started to notice a difference, how long does it take for this stuff to work and will l have to bump up the dose to get the full affect, l dont feel 100% l would say l am about 60%, how do l get the extra 40 is it just time?

Thanks:

VAN

Ariom · 08-08-2006, 04:22 PM

Hi, Most doctors say anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks, but it can take longer. there alot of posts that can possibly help you find out more about Effexor on this site. I wish I had more information, because this drug didn't do anything for me, but make my situation worse. I don't and never have suffered from depression, Effexor enhanced my anxiety levels and brought on depression, my doctor took me off ASAP. I really hope it works for you, but if you read some other posts, you will see what I am talking about.

I am not a doc, so taking advice from me, would not be smart..

I didn't care for it, and would not recommend it, solely for the fact, you have been on it for quite some time, and it seems it is not doing it's thing. But that sometimes happens when you increase your dosage, seems like you have to start all over again on the time frame.

Good luck and hang in there, posting helps!

Ariom

van7771 · 08-08-2006, 04:58 PM

Ariom

What worked for you and your anxiety, what drug finally helped you?

Thanks:

VAN

mimgregg · 08-08-2006, 10:55 PM

Hi, it took me a while, and was eventually bumped up which is just the right amount for me.
Mim

Ariom · 08-09-2006, 06:28 AM

Hey Van, What worked for me? Well let's see after trying Celexa, Zoloft, paxil, Lexapro..non of those worked. they just made me depressed is all. As I mentioned before, I have no signs of depression. Mine was more panic attacks, and freaking out for nothing , like driving long distances, and being in huge crowds. My heart would just start pounding , felt like I was going to faint at any given moment. So back to the doctors, like I said it's all trial and error. my doctor finally just gave me Xanax and that seems to do the trick, when I need it. 1mg a dy, half in the morning and the other at night. I know it may not be for long term use..but been on it for 3 yrs and I am fine. I don't have FULL-BLOWN panic attacks anymore...I can do just about anything and live a normal life. by that I mean I don't let the panic/anxiety control me, I control it. Many people may tell you benzo's are no good and addictive, but what isn't?? SSRI's are the same. You become dependent on them as well. My mom for years was on Klonopin and many others, let me just say this, she ended up in the hospital. Seriously depressed. I don't think I ever remember being happy growing up. So what I am saying you are going to get some good feedback on Xanax or valium, and you are going to get negative feedback. I have noticed the majority of negative feedback I get from benzo's are people who can't get it from there doctors. Yeah they are addictive, but if something is going to work for me, and allow me to enjoy the things in life I have always done without thinking twice, why not? I AM GOING TO TAKE IT!

Hope this helps...remember..we are not all the same, different meds help different people. Good luck on finding the right med for you. keep posting and let me know.

Ariom