Posted by Racer on October 24, 2000, at 18:44:15
In reply to Fainting, posted by noa on October 24, 2000, at 7:22:58
Noa,
I haven't fainted on Effexor, but I've fainted for other reasons many times. It's always best to get checked out, especially after a med change, but here are some other reasons it could have happened:
1. postural hypotension sounds likely, and it's easy to check out whether it's likely. Many ADs effect blood pressure.
2. Effexor has sent my blood sugar readings all over the board. I've gone through bouts of readings higher than I've ever experienced before, and some lower than I've experienced for years -- despite what I've eaten. Talk to your doctor about this if you have any other indicators at all for diabetes. If the doctor won't discuss it, put together a food diary for yourself. List what and when you eat, and what you feel like: if you're overtired after eating, if you feel shaky before eating, etc. It won't diagnose anything, but it might show you a pattern you can show your doctor.
3. Alien abduction. This last one isn't very likely, unless you noticed crop circles on the carpet when you came to, but I wanted to make you smile!
Good luck, and don't do it again! I think you can find yourself a much better hobby if you try!
poster:Racer
thread:47237
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