Effexor.....

[bicepts101]

Effexor is not an SSRI but rather a noreprinephrine reuptake inhibitor. It is very strong and doesn't last in the system very long. I don't know why this is such a prescribed drug. If you do a little research you'll find that its much more invasive than other antidepressants. Some doctors refute its effectiveness totally. Most people take it after other antidpressants don't work for them (usually SSRI's). Antidepressants are only effective in treating anxiety if it is caused by a depression-related syndrome. The reason they are so widely prescribed for anxiety is that they are presumed to be the safest option (doctors covering their asses). Also, xanax is not the only drug which directly counteracts anxiety, it is part of a large group of meds known as benzodiazepines which all have similar actions. Many antidepressants REDUCE LEAN MUSCLE MASS AND INCREASE FAT. Your best bet if you care about training is to just not take any antidepressants or sedatives (like xanax). Effexor in generall makes people feel downright weird and dizzy. I'm convinced this will not be a very prescribed drug in 5-10 years.

yeah but bezos also reduce cortisol production..

 

[bicepts101]

Lexapro is just as bad coming off of.

my buddy is on a new one he loves it...im on 10mg of lexapro...i like it, im starting to not care about things that i would normally care about...its nice to not worry about absolutly everything

 

[H_T_]

my buddy is on a new one he loves it...im on 10mg of lexapro...i like it, im starting to not care about things that i would normally care about...its nice to not worry about absolutly everything

i feel a tiny bit of that, i mostly feel more able to focus. that is, after going thru almost every side available.

 

[a creed]

Have you ever heard of people snorting this shit for a buzz? My doc said that is why it's under such lock down.....scary shit....it was that and vicodine snorting....very bizzare to me.

Snorting SSRI's in just plain ignorant.

SSRI's taken orally, (or however), take at least 2-4 weeks to work. You don't get a quick "buzz" off them.

I'm on Welbutrin and it's changed my life.

The only way to solve an anxiety issue is to talk with your Doctor/Shrink

Don't waste your time here, with all the speculation you'll find in responses here.

 

[c3bodybuilding]

A creed is right, discuss these matters with your doctor. If your doctor prescribed effexor he probably did with good reason. Everyone reacts differently to these meds. Some work great for one person while for someone else they do nothing. Try it for 3-6 weeks and find out. Keep follow ups with your doc so he can monitor your progress and decide if you need to lower or up your dose or even change your medication.

If you have panic attacks you may still need another medicine to help control that until you learn how to do so on your own. Most of these medicines should be used short term while using other methods of therapy. A combination of things is usually the best way to attack any type of anxiety or depression. There are a few who may need meds for long term or life.

Don't feel nervous to talk to your doctor or therapist. And don't feel afraid to voice any concerns. Taking medication doesn't mean anything is wrong with you, it just means you are taking steps to get better. Good luck.

Oh and one more thing, one side effect I noticed in all of the different meds I've tried is the ability to last for hours in the bedroom. It can be annoying at times but nothing you can't live with.

 

[bigthrower]

EFFEXOR IS A BEAST TO COME OFF, BEWARE, BEWARE, BEWARE

BUT BUT BUT

IT HAS MADE A HUGE DIFFERENCE TO MY LIFE FOR THE BETTER!!!!!!!

SO TREAT THIS THING WITH GREAT CAUTION, AND IF IT SUITS YOUR PARTICULAR BRAIN CHEMISTRY IT WILL DO WONDERS.

A creed is right, discuss these matters with your doctor. If your doctor prescribed effexor he probably did with good reason. Everyone reacts differently to these meds. Some work great for one person while for someone else they do nothing. Try it for 3-6 weeks and find out. Keep follow ups with your doc so he can monitor your progress and decide if you need to lower or up your dose or even change your medication.

If you have panic attacks you may still need another medicine to help control that until you learn how to do so on your own. Most of these medicines should be used short term while using other methods of therapy. A combination of things is usually the best way to attack any type of anxiety or depression. There are a few who may need meds for long term or life.

Don't feel nervous to talk to your doctor or therapist. And don't feel afraid to voice any concerns. Taking medication doesn't mean anything is wrong with you, it just means you are taking steps to get better. Good luck.

Oh and one more thing, one side effect I noticed in all of the different meds I've tried is the ability to last for hours in the bedroom. It can be annoying at times but nothing you can't live with.

 

[H_T_]

effexor is as expensive as fucking coke, too. wtf? almost 200.00 if ya gots no insurance...

 

[a creed]

My bad - I meant to say I was on "Zoloft", not Welbutrin.

I pay $10 with insurance for a month's worth - without insurance it was $220.

It's a DISCRACE what these companies charge for meds.

 

[H_T_]

My bad - I meant to say I was on "Zoloft", not Welbutrin.

I pay $10 with insurance for a month's worth - without insurance it was $220.

It's a DISCRACE what these companies charge for meds.

they automatically prescribe me generic equivalents. it's protocol for HAP. i fucking hate this system.

 

[a creed]

they automatically prescribe me generic equivalents. it's protocol for HAP. i fucking hate this system.

Same here bro..................


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