Posted by T.T. on June 8, 2001, at 9:34:01
I started taking Effexor about 2+ months ago. I was aware of the side effects but felt they were similar to those I'd experienced with other antidepressants I'd trialed. Unfortunately, I did not know that the last two episodes of memory loss, one for one day and the other for two days, could be attributed to the Effexor until I did some research on the Internet, including this site. During my two-day loss of memory that occurred over Memorial Day weekend, I got into two car wrecks within an hour, got a wreckless driving ticket, DUI, speeding ticket, went to jail, and MORE. I have no memory of even driving......what memories I have, I thought I was dreaming them.
Now, I'm titrating off this medication. Am down from 225 mg daily to 75 mg daily, experiencing terrible night sweats and dreams. I wake myself up talking in the dreams. I am so scared and feel so alone. I just want off this medication once and for all.
I'm posting this note out of shear desperation, hoping that if there are others out there who might have experienced these same side effects, we could share information. I feel very alone in this ordeal and very scared. Hope to hear from you. TT
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