Anyone taking this and tried to get off it? Also has anyone had the sexual side effects? No desire....
2007-05-01 09:01:21 · 2 answers · asked by kendall_c_williams 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Oh I should mention that I have been on it for abut 5 years
2007-05-01 09:16:17 · update #1
I took Effexor about 3-4 years ago. I was on it for about a year. I did experience the decreased libido for the first month or so, but once all the initial side effects wore away (nausea, drowsiness, nighttime sleeplesness, etc) I felt great and was back to my old self (minus the depression and anxiety). About 8-9 months after I decided that I felt good enough to stop taking them. So rather than just stopping, I tapered off according to my doctors advice. It was a bit odd...but eventually I felt fine and I have never had to take them again. I hope you are feeling better, and if you dont get used to them, talk to your doctor and he/she will find a treatment that is best for you. Good Luck!
2007-05-01 09:10:51 · answer #1 · answered by kristi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I tapered off Effexor, took me about three weeks. And yes, it inhibited my libido, but as I am single and not looking, that wasn't an issue for me.
2007-05-01 16:06:11 · answer #2 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋