Posted by Broken on January 22, 2005, at 16:35:35
In reply to Re: Anyone had success on Effexor XR?, posted by dancingstar on January 22, 2005, at 15:58:18
> Renee,
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> I understand what you are saying.
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> Do you ever stop to think that I don't agree with the things that you post but that I don't tell you what to say? It is my understanding that this forum allows us each to express our own thoughts.
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> Bebe
No offense intended Bebe, but I disagree with your post about Elavil. While it might be "less dangerous", for me, it is also, less effective. As in, no effect whatsoever that I could tell. Effexor is the only antidrepressant I have taken that has shown any effect. Also, I have experienced no side effects that are painful, or uncomfortable. I have definitely experienced sweating at night, but nothing like some of the things I have read here. That is NOT to say others haven't had an awful experience with the drug, but I still believe those are in the minority. The FDA home page shows all information on the drug has been disclosed, with the exception of what is currently being discussed in the UK. Also, a good number of warnings they have issued are not Effexor specific. This is also not to say I won't suffer withdrawal, I don't plan discontinuing the drug anytime soon, so that question will remain unanswered.
I am truly sorry that your doctor prescribed something that you did not need, and you suffered so terribly for it. Regardless, I blame your doctor for prescribing an anti-depressant for someone not suffering from depression.Take care of yourself and I wish you well..
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