I don't want to sound negative but the Drs are not always right. Psychiatrists are humans and are very capable of making errors. They prescribe the medications so they are going to endorse them. The one I am referring to never told me of any of the possible side effects. I thought that was not responsible on his end and on my end I wish I would have made a more prudent decision and did my own research prior to taking Effexor. If you truly trust your Drs opinion that is very important. I would just always keep in mind that you are the consumer and you have a right make the best decision for your own well being that's why it is good to do your own research instead of taking a medication because many of these meds, while often trial and error are nothing to just take because of how they can effect the mind in one way or another, just because the Dr said it is safe does not mean it is. Many people tolerate some medications different than others but it is important to be informed ahead of time. Because what works for one may not work for another and vice versa. You are the consumer and certainly the decision, whatever you believe is best impacts you more than it does the Dr. Many Drs do not warn the patients of the side effects in advance. I don't know exactly why that's why it is very important to research the information for yourself.
I say this because I trusted a Dr blindly (which was a mistake on my end) when going on the medication instead of doing my own research on the drug. If I did my own research I would not have have taken it but I trusted my psychiatrist and that is what he does for a living is prescribe these meds. In my own experience I should have been wiser. I am just saying that Drs are not always right and the consumer is the one that ultimately has to make the decision because it is for your own well being. Many people say they have been helped by certain meds and many have gotten adverse reactions. But when one get the adverse reactions it is certainly not much fun and can really impact one's life. I wish you the best of luck and whatever decision you make I wish you well.
John
Experiences on Effexor?
Generally, it takes 3-4 weeks for Effexor to kick in. My doctor prescribed Xanax in combination with the Effexor to help with the constant anxiety. It put me to sleep! I rarely take it. I am not on anything now. I started going to the gym on my lunch hour. It is nice b/c I do not have to leave my family at night to go and I feel good about it. I sleep better, too! I am confident that you will find something that is going to work great for you!!!!Originally posted by harlow:
I must add I had horrible side effects and it intensified the anxiety which is why I stopped it. Is there a med that is better for side effects and better tolerated?