Posted by Pamela on March 30, 2001, at 9:46:56
In reply to Re: The Tip of the Iceberg.............. » Leo, posted by kid47 on March 29, 2001, at 11:52:55
> > What I have just posted is the tip of an enormous iceberg. I could spend days posting the facts associated with the devistating effects of effexor. This drug makes Prozac look like an M&M.
> > In the future I will post the sources of information about the drug so that you can go to the sites and spend whatever time you feel i necessary navigating through all the information.
> > An excellent source to start with is:
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> > www.effexorfx.freeuk.com
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> > This site will lead you to an abundance of sources and information about this "wonderful" drug.
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> Hi Leo. I promise this will be my last post re: FXR withdrawal. I understand this is an important issue for you. To put this in some perspective I might suggest you check out some other AD sites like Paxil etc. You will see the same type horror stories about these meds as you see about FXR. The FDA sites also post similar side effects as FXR about several AD's. Meds effect all of us differently. I think any widely prescribed med will have its share of bad press. Penicillin has been known to kill people. Some chemotherapy patients experience side effects that very nearly destroy them. But many of us feel the good out weighs the bad. I do appreciate all your hard work in bringing this info to our attention. Add this to what already exists in the archives & I would venture to say this is probably the most comprehensive site on the net for FXR info. Perhaps the next generation of FXR will have fewer problems as a result of sites like PB. I do agree with you that drug co. monitor these sites. Maybe they've learned something!
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> Those of us with chronic long term illness are an impatient & sometimes desperate bunch. As long as there has been reasonable testing as to a drugs effectiveness & safety bring it on!!! We would however hope the drug cos. & the FDA would be forthcoming with any & all info as it becomes available. Lawsuits are so prevalent against drug companies that the federal govt. actually will pay for there defense & settlement if any. Otherwise it would not be feasible for these cos. to R&D new drugs & bring them to the market place. Yes we are "dollar driven" here in the US. But I hope these companies continue trying to find better drugs w/fewer side effects not just for mental disorders but for all illness (Boy I do sound like I work for a drug Co.)
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> The FXR continues to work well for me & others. There are folks who have successfully withdrawn from FXR with little or no problem. People are now more aware that there is a potential as with many powerful drugs for some severe & possibly as yet unknown side effects. I think the potential consumer has an opportunity to make an educated decision about FXR especially if we try & present a "balanced" view free from hype & drama.
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> Well I'm rattling like an old truck. Hope you are feeling better. Take care.Hi Leo,
Boy..... do I pray for these people! Thank you for this info, I have printed off all that you have updated us on and am sending to the ER where I was ignored (twice) and to my doctor. This darn virus and inner ear infection I have (and 1000's others) had for 10 days just won't go away! RIGHT!
Don't know if it will do any good, but it will make me feel better and selfishly so that is about the only person I am concerned with these days.
The most interesting of all is........you take "ANY" supplement on the market and "ONE" person has a reaction to it and it is off of the market so fast that it makes your head spin.
St. John's Wort here I come.
Natural or Bust.
Pamela
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