Posted by pej on April 2, 1999, at 6:33:48
In reply to Itchy/scratchy after Effexor?, posted by anne on April 1, 1999, at 22:59:28
> I've been on Effexor XR for 2 months now and feel pretty wonderful, especially since increasing the dose 2 weeks ago. Suddenly, the past 2 days I have started itching all over at bedtime - Oatmeal baths and topical cortisone don't touch it. Could it possibly be the Effexor? I've never heard of being allergic to antidepressants. Will it go away? I am loathe to give this drug up; it took so long to find one that was helpful.
>>Anne,
As my post from last month mentioned, I had exactly the same problem. About the worst itching I've ever had. As soon as I told my psychopharm. he said we need to switch because it won't go away. I was very hopeful for the Effexor but I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole now. If you find a way around it, let me know. Phil
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