Posted by breanna on November 18, 2004, at 13:59:29
In reply to Re: Wyeth should introduce a liquid Effexor! » Bill LL, posted by ed_uk on November 18, 2004, at 9:59:25
> Hi Bill.......
>
> It's true, Prozac can be a useful tool during withdrawal but not everyone would want to transfer to a different drug, especially if they'd taken Prozac before and been unable to tolerate it. Plus it could be difficult to find the minimum dose of Prozac that would effectively reduce the withdrawal symptoms to an acceptable level. Use of an excessive dose of
> Prozac might cause adverse effects. Also, every time somone is exposed to a new drug there are risks eg. allergic reactions. If Wyeth had any decency they would introduce a liquid formulation to help people withdraw.
>
> All the best,
> Ed.
>
> PS. I don't take Effexor anymore but many people do. If you are reading this and you take Effexor, tell me your opinions!ed,
Hey I agree with you that wyeth needs to come up with something to make withdrawl easier. I am personally not willing to start another drug to get off this one. I shouldnt have to. I am currently still taking the med because I am scared to stop. I have a dr apt tommorow and hopefully they can help. But since dr s know about as much as we do then they probably wont be able to do anything.
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