Posted by Racer on November 17, 2004, at 23:31:18
In reply to Re: effexor side effects and suing, posted by breanna on November 17, 2004, at 18:25:31
Yes, it's unfortunate that many doctors do not inform their patients that there is a withdrawal syndrome associated with Effexor. Keep in mind, though, that many doctors are now prescribing antidepressants who really don't have a lot of experience with them. When a psychopharmacologist prescribes an antidepressant, one expects him to know about such things. If a GP prescribes it, though, who knows how many times he's prescribed any antidepressant? Sure, ignorance shouldn't be an excuse, and I absolutely agree that Wyeth should have disclosed what they knew about withdrawal from the start.
Effexor is still an effective medication for many people who have not responded to other drugs.
And taking Prozac for a couple of weeks to counter the withdrawal really isn't all that outrageous. Some studies have found that as little as a single dose can be enough for many patients.
Good luck to you.
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