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laurianne78

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opinions on anxiety meds - Effexor XR
Posted: 02-05-08 16:38pm

I am going thru some major hormonal problems that have not been relieved by diet and excercise and supplements. One of the symptoms is anxiety. I am not a candidate for hormone replacement so they want to put me on meds. Currently I take Xanax as needed but they want me to subscribe to a long term medication as this issue will most likely be present for some time. I tried a dose of lexapro but it seemed to make my anxiety worse! I did not take the dose the next day. The new drug being prescribed is Effexor XR with Ativan as needed. Has anyone had experience with these medications. I am very nervous about taking any new meds, I just cant stand the thought of feeling worse than I already do!
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Posted: 02-05-08 16:55pm

If you try a few more antidepressants and they make your anxiety worse, you may need a mood stabilizer instead. The same thing happened to me. Everyone is so different. Effexor and Wellbutrin all have a stimulant compentent to them but still seems to be helpful for some people with anxiety. For me and a few other people I know, those two make them feel worse. Again, everyone is so different. They may really help you.

Paxil and Zoloft are commonly used for anxiety. Zoloft and Lexapro, however, are very similar in their makeup so perhaps that wouldn't be a good choice for you.

The trial and error thing is so frustrating, but once you get on the right medication you will feel much better. I commend you for trying the other alternatives before trying medication!!! That is wonderful.

I hope you really get to feeling better soon.
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patsys

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Posted: 02-13-08 18:13pm

i've taken it on and off(effexor xr)for 7yrs it has done me good in the past i take it for GAD & panic attacks they stink big time sometimes when i would stop it for some dumb reason and get back on it i would have side effects but they went away i think maybe you should give it a try it's alot better than suffering with anxiety

patsy
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