Does anyone take now or ever taken Effexor for SAD, GAD or depression? If so, can someone share any side effects you had while taking it? I've done some research online, but I'd like to hear real people stories.
Please PM me if you're more comfortable. Thank you!
It's the only thing that has worked for me, but you have to get the right dose.
Side effects I've had:
If I don't take it at night, I CANNOT wake up in the morning, so I take it at night which makes me wake up pretty early sometimes but it is better than not being able to get up
Night sweats sometimes
Weird dreams but not bad ones
That's pretty much all I have had when I take it right. I haven't had any of the super scary stuff they talk about like suicidal thoughts, but I know people who have gone off of it because they were worried about that factor. The worst is when I forget to take it. I've heard withdrawal is hell, which I can imagine from times when I forget.
It makes me dizzy, woozy, headachey, weepy, (hehe sounds like every dwarf you wouldn't want to be), and just generally not wanting to do anything but sit. Oh and TERRIBLE night terrors. So if you do take it, don't forget a dose!
If you have any questions, pm me or respond here, I'd be glad to share any experience I've had. I've been on it for about 4 years and it still works, but you are smart to research and evaluate.
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Thanks ejc...I just started it today and am really hoping for the best. Interesting that it works better for you to take it at night...my Dr. said to take it in the morning because it might give me extra energy? I don't know, I guess time will tell.