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AnnieUnix · 06-16-2003, 06:46 AM

Hi -

I take 375mg of Effexor RX a day. It's helped a lot over the past 6 years. But I found I no longer feel joy or despair, in fact I feel mostly flat. My therapist said we could try some other drugs, but I hate to experiment. I've been on Effexor since I got sober, and I fear going to the miserable place I was should something new not work at all.

Plus, I still feel the need to sleep a lot, which is a common side effect.

Anyone have this experience with Effexor, and have any suggestions as to what can be done?

Annie Unix

06-16-2003, 06:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
AnnieUnix Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 32	Flatness with Effexor Hi - I take 375mg of Effexor RX a day. It's helped a lot over the past 6 years. But I found I no longer feel joy or despair, in fact I feel mostly flat. My therapist said we could try some other drugs, but I hate to experiment. I've been on Effexor since I got sober, and I fear going to the miserable place I was should something new not work at all. Plus, I still feel the need to sleep a lot, which is a common side effect. Anyone have this experience with Effexor, and have any suggestions as to what can be done? Annie Unix