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Effexor anti depressant

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Riri000
Riri000

I really do not want to get back on medications

But have never had panic attacks like this

This is a hole new level

I have been prescribed Effexor

Has anyone used these ? Specifically for panic disorder

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  • marleen85993
    marleen85993 Riri000

    Posted

    I have been on and off Effexor a couple of times.For me they were very effective.Stick with them for at least 8 weeks.Hopefully the dosage won't be too high.Good luck

  • Aspinan
    Aspinan Riri000

    Posted

    Hi Riri, I've been on Effexor on and off for 20 odd years' it's a very effective anti depressant, anti anxiolitic and for panic disorder.

    Im about to restart Effexor on Saturday and am hoping it will work for my anxiety and depression.

    Good luck! 

  • Purpledobermann
    Purpledobermann Riri000

    Posted

    Yes. Undermedicated and undermanaged for 4 years at 75mg XR, and then was well managed at 150mg XR for 6 years, followed by a two year gradual taper. The worst of my symptoms passed in the first 2 years (the unbearable ones took about 4-6 months). All remaining nagging symptoms disappeared entirely over the next 2 years and then i was maintained on same medication level for 2 years bfore finally tapering. I was treated for anxiety disorder with severe panic and escalation into brief psychosis (escalation aftr delivering a child).  I have been off medication for 4 years now.
  • edwina97301
    edwina97301 Riri000

    Posted

    Also heard of this and not heard bad side effects etc, May take time to start working, but just ask doc if concerned, I almost gave up on med once, doc advised to persevere, and eventually had good results, hope they help❤️
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