any one on flourexetine or (effexor)?
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effexor worked great for me but was too expensive after i moved from jersey to florida and i lost my state plan i was on for meds. and i had to go off of it.   \n\nthey then tried me on flourexetine and it was no go cuz of the side effects and whatever.\n\nthe shrink keeps insisting i go back on the effexor, but i keep resisting even though i know i need it.\n\nbut being on ssdi and limited income it is hard to find the money for this and my other med that is very expensive, which is my topamax, which i need for my self-injury, and at that i only take 1/2 of what i should be taking cuz of the expense.\n\ni take other antidepressant and anti-anxiety meds as well, but i really do well on the effexor.  angers me very much.
800772
I had been on Effexor for quite a long time - and it's not that hard to get off.  It's only hard if you aren't well enough to come off it.  It works well and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.  It does take 6-8 weeks to have any effect though.
774510
You will have to choose one of the two - either continue with the alcohol and then some more (which has become a necessity of sorts in your depression), or you may like to follow the advise of your doctor and just take effexor sr for the control of depression.\n\nTry getting addicted to your child -spend more time with your child.  Spend time in playing, teaching, training and building a strong realtionship with your baby.  Take your baby out for excursions, fairs, games and things like that.  This will cheer you as well as your baby.
633478
Wellbutrin is used primarily for depression but it does have unlabeled uses.  Effexor is labeled for a somewhat wider range of uses -- anxiety disorder as well as depression.  While undergoing substance withdrawal, is the med to be used to treat the depression or anxiety or both?  You may want to go with Effexor. Your best bet is to talk it over with the prescribing physician.
561684
Right now I'm on Cymbalta 60mg and Welbutrin 150mg for depression.  The Cymbalta makes it extremely difficult to have an orgasm, which REALLY, REALLY SUCKS.  But I can't live without it, and I've tried just about everything else.  The Welbutrin is good...it gives me energy.  I used to be on 300mg, and it made me jittery.  When I first start taking it, I have trouble sleeping for a few days, but that goes away.  If I take it at night, though, I have trouble sleeping.\n\nWhile I'm at it, I might as well tell you about the rest of what I've tried for depression.  Celesta, Paxil, and Prozac didn't really work for me...I don't remember any side effects.  Seroquel made me VERY sleepy...I had to come off of it for that reason.  Geodon (a mood stabilizer) also made me sleepy, and gave me terrible panic attacks.  Aderall (for supposed ADD) made me VERY hyper.  Zoloft worked great for my depression, but had the same sexual side effects as the Cymbalta I'm on now.  Cymbalta is supposed to have a much lower occurance of such side effect compared to Zoloft, I'm just unlucky.  Zoloft is terrible...I know guys who couldn't ejaculate while they were on it.\n\nI think that's it for psyche meds.  The only other thing I'm on is birth control, Ovcon50.  It's absolutely great!  I used to get really bad cramps and heavy periods that lasted 7-8 days...now I just get a dull ache if anything and my periods only last 4-5 days and are much lighter.  YAY!\n\nHope that was all helpful.  Oh, I'd just like to add that all the psych meds make you feel weird at first, kind of fuzzy-brained.  And Geodon and Welbutrin gave me heart palpatations.  The heart thing went away with Welbutrin, but I wan't on Geodon long enough to find out.\n\nOh, also, the sexual side effects are not quite as bad right before you take your next dose, because it's been 24 hours since you took it last...it's good to take it at night, just before you go to bed (if it doesn't affect your sleep), because that's typically when you'll be having sex (take it AFTER the sex).\n\nOne other thing...I've never been on Remeron, but I know for a fact that it causes weight gain.\n\nOk, that's it for me...tootles!
197551
yes, i have both and i take meds for both. it helps.
831095
Please contact your doctor...one of the side effects of Effexor (& many other antidepressants) is clinical worsening of symptoms...please tell your doctor how it is affecting you. Plus your dosage is abnormally high (unless you meant 75 mg/day).
1074429
I've read that Paxil is more dangerous than Zoloft, but all anti-depressants can mess you up even more than you already are. I was thinking of getting a prescription for one until I read several articles & books on the subject and decided against it. I'm doing just fine now! :)
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I have been on Effexor XR for over a year.  I gained weight and couldn't for the life of me understand why I couldn't lose it.  I ask the Dr and he told me that Effexor wouldn't cause weight gain or inability to lose weight.  I realize Dr's are human, but they really need to research the meds they prescribe more thoroughly and LISTEN to their patients when they have uncommon problems concerning the meds.  I have researched Effexor XR and have found most if not all my problems are Effexor related.  If you decide to stop Effexor, go to your Dr and he will help you taper off.  Don't stop "cold turkey" as I did at first.  It will make you deathly sick.    By the way,  congratulations on your upcoming marriage...  :)
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I was on Effexor for quite a while and didn't experience any weight gain. \n\nBelieve me, I know it's really hard to, but if there is any way to get yourself to, a little exercise can help - even if it's just a walk. \n\nWishing you lots of luck. Get well soon!
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My daddy takes Effexor XR and has heart problems so he takes blood pressure medication too.  That makes me assume Effexor is safe for your heart and should NOT cause any palpatations.  \n\nYou really should call your doctor about this, especially if you haven't been taking it very long.
698810
I was on edge at all time and really didn't help w/depression. It made me shakey and like I was on a caffeine rush at all times.\nEveryone is different though.\nGood luck.
516335
It is an ssri.. meaning a seratonin reuptake inhibitor.. It simply keeps your available seratonin available.. It is not addictive.. and as far as weaning off the stuff.. well it's different for everyone.. just do a search engine of your choice for either fluoxetine.. or Prozac, same thing.. you will get the latest and greatest on the subject from any of the sites
814958
Apparently it's just another SSRI....\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluoxetine
935161
Advil would be fine to take, over the counter pain meds will not affect the effexor
812578
You probably needed to go off the Effexor slower.  \n\nI would start the Topomax as was directed by your doctor.  It might help with the moodiness, irritablitiy, etc...\n\nI was on Topomax (to help with the weight gain of my Bipolar meds) but honestly, it did not do anything!!!  I did not lose a pound....\n\nJust because a med says it is for something, it does not mean that doctors do not use it for other conditions.  Look at the antipsychotics....they were made for schizaphrenia, but everyone takes them now...depressed people, bipolar people, etc.\n\nAlso CALL YOUR DOCTOR for an appointment sooner
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I am bi-polar too.  I take effexor and just recently saw a alternative doctor who put me on a product called Serene Plus which is loaded with amino acids and suppose to help my serotonin levels.  I, too, pray I could get more help but so far this is all I have been able to do.  I do feel a little more in control some days.  My BIGGEST problem is insomnia.  Unless I take something for sleep, I only sleep about 2-4 hours at a time.  I will keep you in my prayers and if you find anymore information that would be helpful, please feel free to e-mail me!\n\nMuch love in Christ