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Q: opinions on anxiety meds - Effexor XR
asked by: laurianne78 on February 5th, 2008
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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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ladylee70
replied on February 5th, 2008
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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
replied on February 13th, 2008
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opinion on anxiety meds & effexor
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

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Momof6kids
replied on July 31st, 2009
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Effexor and Ativan
I've been taking Effexor XR 150mg for about a year now after trying numerous others. I think this has been the best yet. But still, at PMS times, I asked my dr for something extra during those times when I feel I can't make it any more and he prescribed Ativan 0.5 twice per day. So far it's only been day 1 but I can tell my heart isn't beating as fast as it was and I feel more relaxed. HOpe this helped.
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j420
replied on July 31st, 2009
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im on effexer xr 225mg for depression havent noticed any help with anixity have to tried kolatipin an kolatdin?
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