Posted by DebbieLynn on June 29, 2001, at 17:27:20
In reply to Re: Effexor XR and liver problems, posted by SalArmy4me on June 29, 2001, at 13:22:58
> Horsmans, Yves MD. De Clercq, Michel MD. Sempoux, Christine MD. Venlaxafine-Associated Hepatitis. Annals of Internal Medicine. 130(11):944, June 1, 1999:
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> "We believe that there was a causal association between venlafaxine and hepatitis because the histologic findings supported drug-related hepatotoxicity, other causes of hepatitis were excluded, discontinuation of venlafaxine therapy led to recovery, and venlafaxine can increase liver aminotransferase levels. Liver function test results should therefore be regularly monitored in patients receiving venlafaxine..."
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> Yves Horsmans, MD
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> Cliniques Universitaires Saint Luc; 1200 Brussels, Belgium
Sal,What is the likelyhood of this happening? Should liver function tests be done? I have been on Effexor XR for about 5 months. I have been at the dose 225mg for about 2 months. My doctor added Celexa with hopes of eventually tapering off Effexor. I am worried about this though, because Effexor really works for me. I have anorgasmia, and that is why he wants to switch. But, sometimes you have to weigh the benefits with the risks. I don't know what to do. I am scared Celexa will not work as well.
Do you have any more health info about Effexor?? Thank You so much!!Any opinions??
Debbie
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