Posted by Shell on November 21, 2000, at 20:59:37
Since I have read (with some trepidation, I'll admit) quite a bit about the unpleasantness of Effexor withdrawal recently, one might think that I would make an effort never to miss a dose (300 mg/day) of Effexor. However, depression being what it is, I am fuzzy headed and forgetful. I recently went on a three-day trip and forgot to pack my Effexor.
The surprise was that I noticed nothing that I could consider to be a withdrawal symptom. I really didn't notice any difference at all. I felt just the same as on the days when I remembered to take it.
I have been taking Effexor for three months and have noticed no improvement in my depression symptoms. I have also had no side effects. Now I gone three days without it and have suffered no withdrawal. Unless my pharmacist is substituing a placebo, I am getting the feeling that it has no effect whatsoever on me. Is that possible? Can it be having no effect whatsoever on my neurotransmitters? Has anyone else experienced anything similar?
Shell
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