Just started effexor

Fcbayern

New Member

Joined : Sep 2014

Posts : 3

Posted 9/29/2014 6:37 PM (GMT 0)

Hi all,

I just started taking effexor and starting at 75 mg everything was fine then I had to make the jump to 150 mgs and I seem to be having some effects such as a tingling feeling and also worry over the top.... I have always been a hypochondriac but its worse than normal.

I am a 30 year old healthy male. I just had a bunch of tests done 2 weeks ago and everything came back good.

on the bright side I am feeling happier but I find myself taking my clonazapam twice a day .. 1 mg each when I used to take maybe 1 every three days... ive been on effoxer for about 2 weeks now... do these side effects go away or maybe do I need to lower the dosage.. I see the doctor again wednesday.

Matt

Scaredy Cat

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Joined : Sep 2006

Posts : 28868

Posted 9/29/2014 11:07 PM (GMT 0)

Hello and welcome!

I have hear that the jump that you just made can be a tough one! Doubling seems abrupt to me, but this seems to be common practice.

You can certainly ask your doctor to move you up slower, and see if this is a possibility and help.

Until then, check out our Resources (link below) for great coping skill suggestions for keeping your anxiety as low as possible during your start-up...this combating the effects.

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206

The increased anxiety and other side effects do fade with time, so hang in there as best as you can.:)

Post with us anytime...we understand and care!

Scaredy Cat

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