Posted by Racer on January 22, 2006, at 20:52:57
In reply to Re: Suicide on Effexor, posted by Devastated Mother on January 22, 2006, at 18:28:56
> Thanks, Suzie. I do not personally consider the warnings on the inserts adequate,
Unfortunately, that's all there is. That's the strongest warning the FDA has, and it's being used. It may not be what you want to hear, but that black box warning is adequate.
What isn't adequate, of course, is the medical care many people receive. The prescribing doctor is the one who needs to assess the danger any given patient is to him/her self, and take whatever steps are available to reduce that risk.
And, while I know this isn't something you want to hear right now, Effexor has been a life saving drug for many people, including a number of people here. I'm sorry that it apparently was not the best choice in this situation.
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