Posted by Napaba on June 11, 2003, at 8:06:55
In reply to Re: Thanks Blkvettes, posted by blkvettes on June 10, 2003, at 20:33:34
Hi Jackie,
I went form 75 mgs of Effexor to Lexapro. I had no side effects. The side effects I was expereincing with Effexor are totally gone and it's only been two weeks. And believe me I had a lot of side effects. So far the Lexapro is fine. The only side effect (which kicked in today) is tiredness, but that could be from a restless night, kids getting up, dog barking in the middle of the night, and husband out of town.
I think Effexor is really being pushed. It's a bad drug. I am so GREATFUL to be off it.
Good luck.
> > Hey Wayne, Thanks for sharing your "life threatening temp. drop story" pretty funny now, but I'm sure no one was laughing then. I did report to my pdoc, who didn't even ask what problems I was having, just told me I shouldn't change my lex dose until it's been 30 days (I'm at 20 days now). Easy for him to say, I doubt he wakes up every morning feeling as horrible as I do. It seems as though he doesn't really care. He and his collegues at his office are participating in clinical trials regarding lex. So, he wanted me to wean completely off of 150mg of effexor xr (impossible for me because I can't function during complete withdrawl) I feel because I didn't follow his instructions, he can't be bothered with me and my SE's. I must have messed with his clinical trial, so, It's time for me to find yet another pdoc through my HMO. Pickin's are slim, and I hate to do this without a recommendation. I mean, it's only my brain function here, no biggie right? Sorry I'm ranting, but it's been too long to feel so bad. I just can't take much more. But, I'm hanging in till I consult with a neuroendocinologist out of state, and out of pocket "ka-ching"!! That happens this tuesday. To say I can't wait is super sized understatement!! Thanks for being there Wayne, your a real pal....Jackie
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> Hi Jackie, thats a good part of your problem the effexor I bet. I hope you can get off it completely at some point. I know you have talked of getting off all meds. I would hope you would quit the effexor and at least give the lex a shot before you quit. As far as changing your dose I guess thats between you and your doctor. I dont really like the idea of you taking 2 meds at one time. Also throw in the tramadol to the mix. Im tied into one group of pdocs here. Ive been through 4 of them. The current one I decided to educate myself and do my own experimenting. I even paid $250 for a second opinion out of the insurance network. The jerk tried to put me back on a med that was slowly killing me. So now I just show up and get my pills filled and do my own thing. I hope you get a good pdoc!!! Good luck with the doc your going to meet with and let us know what you find out. I dont care if you get prescribed popcicles as long as you get better!!! Were all pulling for you!!!
> WAYNE
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