Effexor

[detcharlielucy]

I have been on Effexor for about 5 years now.  Over this time I have gained about 20 pounds - which is a lot for my small frame.  I'd always been very thin.  I've also been having a real lack of sex drive for the past year or two, which has gotten even worse over the past 6-9 months.  

I decided to go off the Effexor about 2 weeks ago when my prescription had run out and I was already into slight withdrawal(the withdrawal symptoms have since stopped except for slight depression and weepiness).  My husband and I are trying to have a baby, so I know I'd have to go off as soon as I concieve anyway, so it seemed worth trying to go without it.

My question is:  Can I expect my weight to start going back down now that I am off the medication (as long as I don't eat more or exercise less than while I was on it, of course)?  And will my sex drive improve?  How quickly should  I see improvement in these areas?

Thanks...

[joss26]

see my mind is racing i agian forgot to add another drug i am on i also take zomig for they headaches that i get to. SO SORRY TO BE A BOTHER BUT I HATE TAKING MEDICATIONS WITH A PASSION

[joss26]

Sorry I also have one more comment I took have notice my breathing seem to be shallow and I already have very low blood pressure on my own. I am worrying about this drug so much that is has given me a lot of anxiety. Please give me some feed back please

[joss26]

Well where do I start. I have been diagnosed with daily migraines and my doctor gave me Effexor xr for migraines. Why? This has been my second day so far having trouble sleeping meaning I am awake at 5am and can not get back to sleep, also I seem to have a light headaches when I wake up. I am also taking elmiron and hdroxizine for interstial cystitis. How is this going to affect me taking Effexor xr?  I am also very worried about all the massive side effect to this medication, also the anorexia side effect simply because I am 5

[Effexor makes me sick]

Hi Everyone-I came across this thread about a week ago.  I stopped taking Effexor for three days-my prescription ran out over the New Year Holiday.  I cannot believe the side effects of sudden stoppage-Nausea, Headache, Brain Zaps, Exhaustion, Excruciating Aches and Pains.  I've been on this medication for 2 1/2 years now.  I saw my doctor this week and told him I want to cut down and wean off....

If I have any advice on use of anti-depressants, I would suggest that others be sure there is no other option before trying them.  See a therapist or a homeopath.  The withdrawal I experienced was so intense, I'm not sure I will be able to stop taking this drug....

[kidgeon1]

I just got something new today. Both of my ears were ringing or swooshing(like a water faucet running through my ears). Very unpleasant.Is there no end to these side effects.Just when I think Im feeling better something else happens. Frustrated. Getting exhausted going through this garbage. I have two kids to take care of and Im trying to keep it together.It's hard. Anxiety has ruined my life.I hate it! arrghhhhhhhhhhhhh!

[kidgeon1]

Thanks for the info. I was suspecting thatit had something to do with my digestive system because it so screwed up right now. I've been burping alot lately and this helps alleviate the feeling of chest pain or tightness.My mom actually has GRD. However, I will go to the doctors and have them do a complete physical.