waterghost Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Took my first pill. A few hours later I was feeling incredibly nauseous, bad headache, dizzy, and spacey/a bit confused. Anyone else have these symptoms, and how long did they last? I'm also worried that when it kicks in it'll make me feel artificial or somehow change my personality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianOCD Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 (edited) I feel the same way about the personality thing... Nausea is probably the most common start up side effect...You might get some sweating too. After 1-2 weeks they usually go away...The Effexor can take some time to get working though...In my experience with Effexor it can take months... Edited January 4, 2018 by BrianOCD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blahblah Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 I had the exact same start-up effects, they go away fairly quickly as your body adjusts to the med. They were gone within 1-2 weeks for me. I don't feel like it has changed my personality - I simply don't feel anxious or as bothered by things and it does ease the depression. My emotions are muted somewhat (I can still feel of course) The main side effect I still have is a sort of "spaciness" - not confused or anything, just sort of zoned out, yet also very calm/collected, if that makes sense. Some people really like that effect I guess, I don't know if it will go away as I increase, but I will give things a fair trial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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