Effexor News

Tuesday, September 21, 2004

Drug Addict & Pregnant - What Should You Do?

There are a lot of resources on the internet, in books, and from the medical community on the dangers of drug and alcohol use during pregnancy. However, there is not very much quality information on what you should do if you have a problem with alcohol or drugs and are pregnant.

The simple answer is you need to quit.

With all the treatment programs availabele; AA, treatment facilities, therapy, self-control, etc., why wouldn't a women be able to get help. Why would anyone use drugs or alcohol while they are pregnant. Most pregnant moms know or have read that using drugs or alcohol can cause numerous problems for their unborn baby. But there are many reasons women avoid treatment.

Continue to "The reasons women have and how to fight them"

Dealing With Depression

Depression or “depressive reactions” is a mood response that is often brought on by the stresses and strains in our lives. For some, it can be triggered by a serious loss, a difficult relationship, financial problems or any overwhelmingly stressful situation. For others it may be set off by medical conditions, drug or alcohol abuse or hormonal changes. In recent years, it has been noted that certain forms of depression can actually run in families.

Far more common than you may think, one in five women and one in ten men can expect to experience some form of depression in their lives. Depression can influence every aspect of your life. Although the cause of depression is unknown, depression can leave one feeling sad, irritable, indecisive, pessimistic, hopeless or empty...

Have you felt the same way? I, for sure have...

You can read the whole depression article here.

What Effexor XR Side Effects Should I Watch For?

Effexor Xr Side Effects (venlafaxine side effects):


Effexor side effects by patient percentage:

Nausea 37%
Headache 25%
Sleepiness 23%
Dry mouth 22%
Dizziness 19%
Insomnia 18%
Constipation 15%
Nervousness 13%
Raised blood pressure 13%
Fatigue 12%
Sweating 12%
Decreased appetite 11%
Male sexual dysfunction 12%
Female sexual dysfunction 2%