Posted by Belle Rose on May 14, 2003, at 22:49:30
In reply to Re: How I got off of Effexor » belle rose, posted by Paco on May 14, 2003, at 21:55:33
I was on Effexor for three years. I had chronic constipation and stomach pain which has totally subsided since I've been off. After six months on Effexor, the docto r decided it wasn't indicated for me and switched me to another medication. Everytime I tried to go off, I would have the terrible side effects and assumed it was the new medication as I was told to stop the Effexor and start the new medication. I went through this for two years before being advised to WEAN off which I tried unsuccessful and finally resolved myelf to the fact that I would be on it forever.
It may just be the drug for you. Just watch for side effects and report them immediatley to your physician.
Belle Rose
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