help! I'm worried that Effexor is not going to work!

I know I've only been on it for 2 weeks, but I'm noticing my anxiety is starting to be more and more throughout the day now. I used to have it in the morning, and I would feel better by later afternoon, but now it seems to be with me all the time. I feel jittery also. I am so scared that this will not alleviate my anxiety and depression! It was a big leap for me to try Effexor, and now I worry that it wont do the job, especially after zoloft failed! I just dont know what to do. I know I could take klonopin, but the way I've been feeling, I'd have to pop one every couple hours. I really want this med to work, and I certainly dont want to start over again! I'm on 75mg, which maybe is too low? Please any Effexor users, how long till you felt relief of anxiety??? I'm getting very discouraged!! Thanks for listening, Lisa

Hi CM :)

Two weeks is not long enough to make a projection one way or the other whether or not this Rx is going to be right for you.

Since it could go either way, you could just as well think that it will work for you than not right?

If the side effects are tolerable, then the best thing you can do is keep going and see what ultimately unfolds after the initial break in time.

Larry's suggestion of checking in with your doctor is a good one too...just for peace of mind.

Hang in there and use your coping skills to get you through this rough time.

Keep us posted...we are here and we care about you!

S.C.