I have had panic attacks for about 11 years, they tried several drugs on me, the first one that worked was effexor, I am still using it, and it keeps me from being in panic mode constantly. I still have attacks, but only have full blown attacks maybe once a month. But, I am still anxious and panicky everyday. I stay home, except for work, and family outings, the store, post office etc. Work is the hardest, I worry about talking to customers and fellow employees for fear of having an attack. So even though the effexor helps, I still live in constant fear, of having an attack.

When I first got diagnosed in 2000, my dr put me on 37.5mg to introduce it into my system,but then he put me on 75mg and I went into an attack where I was full of rage. I was in such a rage that during an everyday arguement, I threw my xbf (6 ft & 300+lbs; then) across a room. I got to tell you that I am a tiny woman compared to him. I am only 5'2 and weigh 150 lbs,so for me to throw him across a room- even boggles me. I have a friend that's NEEDS 300mg everyday!

I am on Effexor XR since last Thanksgiving. I was never on any meds prior and only had few panic attacks over the course of 12 years or so. I too start at 37.5mg then went to 75mg and now I am on 150mg for about 3 months and I am pretty comfortable at this dosage. I haven't experience any bad side effects other then yawning more then usual, dream a lot...lol I have to say, Effexor XR is like a miracle meds for me. I hope to start decrease my dosage soon and work my way to meds free.

i've been on effexor for years and it does help, i continue to have anxiety issues, but can use calming techniques etc. and if all else fails, xanax....i am on 450mg and that's about as high as they will go, but that dose has gradually increased over the years so i'm not sure if my body just gets used to that level and then needs more (hope not othewise i have no where else to go) or if i'm just kinda whacked out due to other hormonal changes etc. good luck

I found out that I was having major anxiety/panic attacks...after an endoscopy and tons of other tests which ruled out anything physically wrong with me. I took Effexor for six months or so last year. I really didn't like Effexor and it didn't do much for me (but that is just me)...I ended up taking a short leave of absence from work and got a new job..that helped with some of the work related attacks that I used to have.
For the time being , I take xanax when I have an attack.

I to am on Effexor. I feel that this medicine really helps me. Like the other people who posted, I still have problems here and there with feeling anxious but as for full blown panic attacks, I haven't had one in a long time. I'm currently trying to get off my meds though as my husband and I want to start trying to have a baby and I don't want to be on anything. But I'm sure I'll go back on it once that's all over with. I have never thought about trying anything else as I've had good resulsts with effexor.

I have just started mine today. Im on 37.5 mg. I have noticed that i am clunching down on my teeth alot and griding them, and i only started today! I am very scared because not alot of people have good things to say about this med, and i am scared about when i have to get off them But i will give them a try.

ive been on effexor for 6 weeks now it works for my depression and low energy it helps with my anxiety to a point if nothing new happens to mess with my routine

Does it really help, I tried it for awhile didn't do anything I can notice. How long do you take it for?

Does it have any side effects?

For those who have mold and fungal issues, read the labels carefully.

Many of the 4Life products (not usually available in stores) have mushroom product in them. If you are allergic to medications like aspirin, or Tylenol or penicillin, things like mushrooms and bleu cheese dressing should be avoided, anything mold or fungal based.

There are other brands of Transfer Factor (which I think is colostrum) out there, better health supplement stores will know what they are, that don't have mushroom.

Many years ago, I heard that some were getting benefit from TF. But as usual with CFS, some got none. It can take anywhere from weeks to months for a change to be noticed sometimes. If the product is expensive, be aware that a possible result may take awhile.

Actually Maitake, Shiitake, Cordyceps and Agaricus blazeii are all mushroom/fungi and are ingredients in the product to the link you provided.

This sounds like a commercial. Did you pay your fee to DS, Liz?