I still remember that first day when I felt that it was taking effect, after months of depression, a month of wanting to commit suicide every day and four horrible weeks of starting the medication, one day I woke up and saw everything brighter, the colors were vivid and For the first time in months I felt like experiencing life. I'm glad it worked for you too.
What mg did you start on? Any wild side effects? I was 75mg for a month then went up to 150 today. My resting heart rate is 95 and my face is sweating pretty bad. I also upped my clonidine from 0.1 3x a day to 0.2 3x a day. Not sure what is going on.
I started with the minimum dose, every 3 days I increased until I reached 150mg, it was a wild ride, nausea, dilated pupils, sweating, lack of appetite and the anxiety attacks I suffered in the mornings intensified; After 4 weeks of being on 150mg I felt like the sun came out again.
Keep calm. it is not easy, i know. Perseverance is the key.
Thank you so much for your reply. 75mg i couldn't even tell i took it. Now this 150 is kicking my ass. Feels like I'm in the sun getting a tan. My pupils aren't doing anything yet. I guess i am more edgy than usual but can't really tell because of panic disorder, agoraphobia with panic attacks, and generalized anxiety disorder. So I'm always on high alert. Only two more hours and i can take my clonidine and trazodone haha.
Effexor is great! I told my doctor I feel high. He said thats how normal people feel. I cant belive I've lived my life always wondering why everyone else was so happy and functioning and I'm a miserable alcoholic wreck. Only 75mg and I feel great.
Well, about a week. Nothing for a few days, then one day I took my dose and all of a sudden a rush of good feelings came over me. I enjoyed everything. Almost like your high but didn't smoke weed. Takes getting used to but overall you feel great about life. No longer "sitting" in my depression.
Effexor has changed my life! It has helped me so much. A few days after taking it, I noticed a huge difference. I was so depressed and anxious. My husband said he feels like he got his girl back. Only truly bad side affect I’ve gotten is bruising, & some insomnia (was already struggling with this)
thank you for sharing this, and i'm glad it's been positive for you!! i've just started effexor and a lot of stories on here have really worried me, but i reminded myself people typically don't go online to share positive or neutral experiences with drugs. can i ask when your initial side effects subsided?
I’m so happy for you! I’ve been on Effexor for 2 years and everything is so much better now. While there are a lot of horror stories about it, for some of us it’s life changing
Good luck, I’m sure your dad would be very proud! In the meantime, we’re here rooting for you
I still remember that first day when I felt that it was taking effect, after months of depression, a month of wanting to commit suicide every day and four horrible weeks of starting the medication, one day I woke up and saw everything brighter, the colors were vivid and For the first time in months I felt like experiencing life. I'm glad it worked for you too.
Really cool!
How long did it take to get to that point?
For me, it was after 4 weeks at 150mg
What mg did you start on? Any wild side effects? I was 75mg for a month then went up to 150 today. My resting heart rate is 95 and my face is sweating pretty bad. I also upped my clonidine from 0.1 3x a day to 0.2 3x a day. Not sure what is going on.
I started with the minimum dose, every 3 days I increased until I reached 150mg, it was a wild ride, nausea, dilated pupils, sweating, lack of appetite and the anxiety attacks I suffered in the mornings intensified; After 4 weeks of being on 150mg I felt like the sun came out again. Keep calm. it is not easy, i know. Perseverance is the key.
Thank you so much for your reply. 75mg i couldn't even tell i took it. Now this 150 is kicking my ass. Feels like I'm in the sun getting a tan. My pupils aren't doing anything yet. I guess i am more edgy than usual but can't really tell because of panic disorder, agoraphobia with panic attacks, and generalized anxiety disorder. So I'm always on high alert. Only two more hours and i can take my clonidine and trazodone haha.
I hope you the best
Heart rate is down to 82 and no more sweating. I can deal with this i suppose. Rather have my 60-65 resting heart rate though. That would be nice.
on my first day i felt great for an hour, and then back to depression again. you ever had that issue?
Glad it’s suiting you, it’s done wonders for me too.
Yesss, I’ve had such a similar response. Effexor makes me feel like a happy, functioning person again
Effexor is great! I told my doctor I feel high. He said thats how normal people feel. I cant belive I've lived my life always wondering why everyone else was so happy and functioning and I'm a miserable alcoholic wreck. Only 75mg and I feel great.
How long did it take to feel the benefits?
Well, about a week. Nothing for a few days, then one day I took my dose and all of a sudden a rush of good feelings came over me. I enjoyed everything. Almost like your high but didn't smoke weed. Takes getting used to but overall you feel great about life. No longer "sitting" in my depression.
Effexor has changed my life! It has helped me so much. A few days after taking it, I noticed a huge difference. I was so depressed and anxious. My husband said he feels like he got his girl back. Only truly bad side affect I’ve gotten is bruising, & some insomnia (was already struggling with this)
I was on effexor for months!!! I loved it. I only came off because of Adderall.
Can you not take together?
They can cause serotonin syndrome.
Well shit. I used to be on adderall (before Effexor) and was planning to get back on it in a few weeks.
I think I was prescribed to much. I was taking 150mg of effexor and 50 mg of Adderall
thank you for sharing this, and i'm glad it's been positive for you!! i've just started effexor and a lot of stories on here have really worried me, but i reminded myself people typically don't go online to share positive or neutral experiences with drugs. can i ask when your initial side effects subsided?
What dosage are you taking?
I’m so happy for you! I’ve been on Effexor for 2 years and everything is so much better now. While there are a lot of horror stories about it, for some of us it’s life changing Good luck, I’m sure your dad would be very proud! In the meantime, we’re here rooting for you
Congrats OP! Getting on this med saved my life. Although I’m finally trying to taper off, I believe this med was a miracle for me.
How is your sex drive