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Jailbirdstreet
9 years agoMember
Doc recommending anti-depressant or sleeping pill - experiences?
I have just finished AC and am moving on to Taxol and have been having hot flushes for about 3-5 weeks and my doctor has offered to prescribe me Effexor or Diazepam to help cope with hot flashes and t...
Tennille
9 years agoMember
I have been on Effexor for 5 years to manage the symptoms of the hormone treatments. I have never had an issue with it but like most drugs like these it will take time for your body to adjust. Start on a low dose and see how you go. If it works its worth it.