Venlafexine ( Effexor )

I saw my doctor today, I stopped my Citalopram last week,.... my decision.  Having a trial period without meds.  However it was suggested the next one I try if I need to go back on, is Venlafexine ( Effexor ).  Anyone on this?? ... that can tell me how this helped them? Or any side effects they had. 

good for depression and anxiety. long shelf life before it poops. mildly sedating. no s/e for me. was on it a real long time, it pooped otherwise a good med. take care, jamie.

yeah hi ya karen, and sasha, jamie.

Hi Karen,

I know exactly what you mean.  I have days where I feel sluggish and tired, and just drained!  With me, I don't know if its from my depression or my heart procedure I had a few months ago, making me so tired, but yes one day at a time. And yes, it can be a lot worse in the heat.  It's winter here, I will send you over some of our cool weather :)

And you have a good day too.

 

Thanks guys,

We had a thunderstorm last night and it has really cooled off.  I am glad.  Still a little on the humid side, maybe we will get more rain.  I hate complaining about this heat we have had, because I will be wanting it back when winter comes.  We get a lot of snow and cold weather.  One extreme to the other I guess.  But thanks again.  You both are great.

Hugs, Karen