Posted by pamina on April 30, 2003, at 16:15:30
In reply to Re: My experiences with Effexor, posted by indigomoon on April 30, 2003, at 14:31:31
Switched health plans April 1st, and have been dealing with a fiendish Pharmacy Benefit Manager ever since. They use a mail order pharmacy. Sent in my prescription, but haven't received the medicine yet, so ran out of Effexor. Thought I could grit my teeth and stick it out, while the insurance pinheads straightened things out. Had no idea of Effexor withdrawal syndrome. It has been five days, and the symptoms have brought me to my knees. Close call whether physical symptoms (headache, nausea, intense vertigo) are worse than emotional (bursting into tears at the drop of a hat). Also, for some reason talking like Tarzan! (making jokes -- good sign) Finally had brother-in-law orthopod call in prescription to pharmacy, and paid outlandish full price. Moral -- don't take temporary sabbatical from Effexor without medical assistance. Only question remaining -- how long before medication kicks in and life is worth living again?
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