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JOURNEY THROUGH EFFEXOR
By Nikki and Anne Heart ♥ March 29, 2025
(Originally published: November 16 2023)
*Although we wrote this post together, we have chosen to present the following through Nikki’s eyes.
Nikki's Story: Journey through Effexor
In spring of 2013, I was prescribed another new drug, Effexor, which was added to my current three medications.
Having a new healthcare provider, I once again had confidence in her ability to find the right drug treatment plan for my wellness.
Experiencing severe side effects from the SSRIs previously prescribed to me, a new class of medication was now introduced to my treatment plan, serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI).
Convincingly, my healthcare provider expressed how Effexor would be the right drug for me.
My provider noted that I was just very sensitive to medications, and I needed to take a very small dosage for it to work without negative effects.
She instructed me to open the capsule and take out some of the beads.
To make my dosage consistent, I literally counted out five beads for my daily dosage.
For the month of May, I continued on this path until I no longer could take the physical and mental pain.
At the beginning of June, my healthcare provider stopped prescribing Effexor and instead prescribed a new drug, Zyprexa.
Looking back at this time, I can relate my treatment plan to a game of roulette — drug roulette.
Tips for Awareness Regarding Your Prescription Treatment Plan:
Number 1:
- Always check yourself for any drug interactions.
- Even if a reaction is listed as something minor, it may affect you differently.
- Also be aware that facts on prescription drugs change.
Number 2:
My healthcare provider had me open the capsule and take only five beads for my daily dosage.
What I didn’t know at the time is that Effexor if opened must be taken in its entirety.
- Even if a capsule can be opened, verify that only a small part can be taken.
- Verify if you can alter the pill in anyway.
Number 3:
If you are having severe reactions to the prescription drugs, question why.
Multiple times I was told that I was just overly sensitive, or the right cocktail had to be found.
- Do you have a chemical sensitivity to possible preservatives or artificial ingredients?
- Do you have a hidden illness such as thyroid disease or a gluten problem?
Knowledge is key to wellness!
The goal is to live a happy and healthier lifestyle!
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Note: All information in “Nikki’s Story and Mom’s Story” are based on detail journals covering seven years of Nikki’s life on prescription drugs.
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