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my therapist wanted to see me today after work so went i met with her and a psy. doctor.he is nice but he wants to put me on effexior.i said i will think about and come back on monday with my answer.is anyone else taking it or who been on it?i just want your input about this medication.thank you mandy.
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Hey, Mandy.

Check out the Med Ideas & Why post. Effexor will probably only aggravate your PTS. NOT GOOD! :(
SeekingStrength19
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After one visit with this Pdoc he wants to put you on meds? Huh.
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If he puts you on Effexor, make sure it is Effexor XR. The extended release formula is tremendous at controlling anxiety, while Effexor (not extended release) does not.

I have been on Effexor XR since 2004 and it has done wonders in controlling my anxiety and eliminating most of the physical symptoms of anxiety and depression.
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I have been on Effexor XR for yrs. I like it. I do also take another anti depressant w/ it. But try it, it may work.
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