Effexor Question

[Mary Jo]

You are right Caya, usually you only read the negative and not the positive. Very true. However, as far as Effexor goes, my doctor did tell me that yes, I would have to be weaned off of it. I'm not saying that is a bad thing. Not at all. But for me personally, it isn't something I wanted to go through. If I felt I had depression to go along with it, I might have considered it but I don't. I do have some blue days here and there but nothing I would consider needing treatment.

Thanks for chiming in and I am so happy it has helped you.

[nitewind]

Mary Jo, you sound just like me. My doctor started me on Abilify, last Friday and i swear, I've been thinking the same thing,"I can stop now, and not have any side effects" but, like you, I hope it helps and I want to try it.
I was on effexor quite a a few years ago, 1997 I believe. When I stopped taking it, I slowly weaned off and didn't have a problem at all. Depression is bad but anxiety is worse, I think. I hope you have good luck with it.
I've always been afraid of meds, so scared about side effects, especially now when they advertise them on tv. The first thing listed on my new med is that it can cause death. Gee, that perked me right up. But doc says that's intended for the elderly.
You're lucky that you don't have to take other meds, I'm on about six or seven plus all my supplements. We gotta do what we gotta do, right?
good luck, Mary Jo.
Susan

[nitewind]

Guess I should have read all the posts before I responded, I see that you decided not to take the Effexor. I understand how you feel about it but, just know that if you change your mind, you can give it a try. Like I said, You never just stop that kind of drug cold turkey, you have to wean off and it does work.
Susan