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05/18/08

John in NM

Category: rapid cycling , Effexor

Took Effexor for anxiety and began "rapid cycling" - had to quit. I am not bipolar. Other options?

I've developed severe anxiety with depression as a 48 yo male. Symptoms came on quickly over a 4 month span - no previous mood disorder. My experience with Effexor and the rapid cycling has left me in very bad shape - still have severe depression and anxiety. I cycled from a euphoric high to a…

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