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Posted by Jane J. on July 11, 2000, at 10:10:10
I just started effexor xr yesterday and my Dr. told me that I wouldnt see any results for about 2 weeks, but I already feel it working, is this possible or is it my imagination? I am taking it for anxiety.
Does anyone have a commit about how long it took for them to feel the effexor xr work?
Posted by Libby on July 11, 2000, at 11:53:44
In reply to Effexor xr, posted by Jane J. on July 11, 2000, at 10:10:10
>I just started effexor xr yesterday and my Dr. told me that I wouldnt see any results for about 2 weeks, but I already feel it working, is this possible or is it my imagination? I am taking it for anxiety.<
I felt it working within a couple of days. In my case, it was prescribed because I was severely depressed with constant suicidal thoughts and the doc wanted something that would work fast.
Posted by Jane J. on July 11, 2000, at 12:39:14
In reply to Re: Effexor xr, posted by Libby on July 11, 2000, at 11:53:44
> >I just started effexor xr yesterday and my Dr. told me that I wouldnt see any results for about 2 weeks, but I already feel it working, is this possible or is it my imagination? I am taking it for anxiety.
> I felt it working within a couple of days. In my case, it was prescribed because I was severely depressed with constant suicidal thoughts and the doc wanted something that would work fast.Thanks libby~ Did you experience loss of appetite? This is my second day on effexor xr and i dont have any desire to eat. ~JaneJ.
Posted by Libby on July 11, 2000, at 13:41:53
In reply to Re: Effexor xr, posted by Jane J. on July 11, 2000, at 12:39:14
Jane, I experienced a MAJOR lack of appetite with my depression, so in my case, the Effexor alone helped restore my appetite to a more normal level, so perhaps it regulates appetite?
I can empathize with loss of appetite.
I am currently taking Ritalin for ADD, along with the Effexor. With those two, I have NO appetite at all and I have mixed emotions about that. On the one hand, I'm sure this will help me lose the weight I piled on taking other drugs (Zyprexa, Depakote, etc.) but it feels strange to never get hungry. I have to watch the clock or I might go through a whole day without eating at all...and that's a BAD thing for me...If you've never taken it before, be sure to take your Effexor doses everyday and on time. I had BAD mood swings when I was late taking a dose. Also, don't just stop taking it without tapering off. Suddenly stopping caused me some very distressing symptoms.
It was great as an anti-depressant. Worked in a short time and was effective early in my depression when I needed something fast. I've been on it for about a year and am supposed to start tapering off within a month or so.
Good luck with it...
Libby
Posted by noa on July 11, 2000, at 15:08:18
In reply to Re: Effexor xr Jane, posted by Libby on July 11, 2000, at 13:41:53
I think it is definitely possible that you feel a difference within a couple of days. I don't remember specifically if I did with Effexor, but I remember my first trial of prozac made me a bit better in less than a week.
Don't rush to increase the dose too fast. Titrate up slowly, to avoid negative initial effects.
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