Effexor???

karbear
karbear Member Posts: 163
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Hi ,just came back from onc and he put me on Effexor XR, was wondering if anyone is taking this? He thinks because of me not sleeping that its making me feel so awful during the day,the achiness, and it will help with any depression if thats what else i'm dealing with. I am hoping this helps. God Bless...Karin

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  • 24242
    24242 Member Posts: 1,398 Member
    #2
    It is true how much the body can be effected by not getting enough sleep or not reaching the spot where we are totally at rest and cells are healing. I take amitryptoline which helps me to sleep better.
    Good for you, keep going,
    Tara
  • nasa2537
    nasa2537 Member Posts: 311
    #3
    I have never taken it but know some folks who have. Just keep being mon itored so they get the dosage correct. And remember, it takes anti-depressants sometimes a week or up to 3 weeks to really start making a big difference. Please let us know how you're doing! God bless, Cyndi
  • karbear
    karbear Member Posts: 163
    #4
    nasa2537 said:

    I have never taken it but know some folks who have. Just keep being mon itored so they get the dosage correct. And remember, it takes anti-depressants sometimes a week or up to 3 weeks to really start making a big difference. Please let us know how you're doing! God bless, Cyndi

    Thanks Cyndi for your response. I am hope this helps, the onc has put me on the very lowest dose. We shall see. Thanks again. God Bless, Karin
  • karbear
    karbear Member Posts: 163
    #5
    24242 said:

    It is true how much the body can be effected by not getting enough sleep or not reaching the spot where we are totally at rest and cells are healing. I take amitryptoline which helps me to sleep better.
    Good for you, keep going,
    Tara

    Thanks again Tara for your support. I do hope this works . I am looking forward to feeling better. Thanks and God Bless, Karin

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