Posted by Meri-Tuuli on April 15, 2006, at 4:51:28
In reply to Re: Husband Giving Up ..., posted by Flame on April 14, 2006, at 11:17:27
>I have read on a few internet sites that the Effexor that my husband is on may have brought on this sudden "need" for drinking every night. I don't know if anyone on this BB has had that same experience?
Yep, it was bizarre - I would feel 'plastic' and you somehow just needed a drink(s) to feel like youself again. It was weird. I haven't ever experienced anything like that on any other med I've been on! Also I was on only 75mg of effexor, so I can't imagine what the 375mg must feel like!!!
Well the urge left once I had stopped the effexor. Also, effexor can sort of sap your motivation and give you apathy. So I wonder if that is why your husband doesn't want to work as much. I was in college at the time, and well, I defiantely lost the drive to do well. Luckily my grades that semester didn't count.How much does your husband drink at the bar? I mean, if its only 3 or 4 beers, that isn't too bad. I don't know. Maybe its a useful vent for him, and to see his buddies.
Kind regards
Meri
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