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Posted by lynn971 on December 11, 2005, at 18:57:42
I started buspar and effexor Friday. 3 days ago. Is starting at 150mg too much. The doc. told me to take 75 mg once a day, but my mother-in-law, who has been helping me told me to take 2 effexors. Is that ok.
How do I make the anxiety stop? Please help somebody. Is this anxiety a chemical imbalance or is it a result of childhood abuse. How do I make it stop?
Posted by sm100378 on December 11, 2005, at 19:18:21
In reply to Buspar and effexor, posted by lynn971 on December 11, 2005, at 18:57:42
With all due respect, your doctor is highly qualified and has much more experience with dosage experiences than your mother in law. If you find that your anxiety is not decreasing, you should call your doctor right away. Just remember, it can take weeks for meds to have their full beneficial effect.
Hope this helps.
Posted by Phillipa on December 11, 2005, at 20:03:05
In reply to Re: Buspar and effexor, posted by sm100378 on December 11, 2005, at 19:18:21
Lynn write me I thought you were feeling better? Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by med_empowered on December 12, 2005, at 6:14:39
In reply to Re: Buspar and effexor, posted by Phillipa on December 11, 2005, at 20:03:05
I'd go with your doc for now...150mgs/day is necessary for some people; some people respond to lower dosages, though.
Posted by Bill LL on December 13, 2005, at 15:37:41
In reply to Buspar and effexor, posted by lynn971 on December 11, 2005, at 18:57:42
I guess it could be due to either reason.
A benzo such as Xanax or Klonopin can be given until the othe drugs kick in. These can relieve your anxiety quickly. Ask your doc.
> I started buspar and effexor Friday. 3 days ago. Is starting at 150mg too much. The doc. told me to take 75 mg once a day, but my mother-in-law, who has been helping me told me to take 2 effexors. Is that ok.
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> How do I make the anxiety stop? Please help somebody. Is this anxiety a chemical imbalance or is it a result of childhood abuse. How do I make it stop?
Posted by lynn971 on December 13, 2005, at 21:34:47
In reply to Re: Buspar and effexor, posted by Bill LL on December 13, 2005, at 15:37:41
I am feeling much better. I would not wish akathisia on anyone. That was the worst feeling in the world.
Posted by Phillipa on December 13, 2005, at 23:15:56
In reply to Re: Thanks for your response, posted by lynn971 on December 13, 2005, at 21:34:47
Lynn you're really better? Wonderful! Tell me about it in more detail. E-mail? Fondly, Phillipa
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