Posted by RAMFAN13 on August 11, 2001, at 16:27:49
In reply to Re: Effexor side effects, posted by T.T. on August 10, 2001, at 0:15:25
I am with you on this. I believed so much in meds before effexor. I work with people on meds and have always recommended them, but I do so reluctantly now. I know that people with mania and psychosis need them, but I would really think about it if you are depressed. If you are suicidal of course you also need something. I have read articles about how these drugs were approved. Often, they barely beat placebos in research studies. More research needs to be done also on long term effects. My experience with effexor has been much like you with the emotional lability, apathy, chronic fatigue and body aches on 150mg. effexor. I am on my third week off of it. I could not work for 3 weeks. I am back now, but i am still struggling. What do we do when this totally effects our work. Bosses are only so understanding. I have a family to support and I dont know when I will fell at least "ok". I would certainly recommend against taking effexor long term unless you absolutely need it. Pay attention to your body while on it and if you have these side effects look into getting off with doctor's help. This is tough folks. I have hopes that I will be better some day, but who knows. I know God will lead me and he will use this, but I would not wish anyone to go through this. God bless you all and dont go on meds too quickly.
JR
> The "frequent" side effects documented on the web include some pretty horrific neurological symptoms; some of these symptoms are dangerous, and, unfortunately, most people don't think these symptoms could possibly be from an "antidepressant. I'm here to say that the side effects while on Effexor have changed my life. Even more unfortunate are the withdrawal symptoms I've suffered from getting off this drug. I'm down to 37.5 mg q 3 days and would
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