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Re: Law question

Posted by jiggitykid on November 18, 2003, at 9:37:15

In reply to Re: Law question » Jiggitykid, posted by JonW on November 17, 2003, at 15:39:47

>>I know several people who take Effexor, and it's a godsend for them. I'd hate to see anything happen to this drug, and deprive them of it. I know how great it is to finally find a drug that works. I'm curious how you can say the Effexor will peak out and quit for people other than yourself. The people I know on Effexor have been on it for a few years now, and it's still going strong. Sounds like you're overgeneralizing a bit. I do think people should be informed of the withdrawal syndrome before going on it, though.<<

Respectfully, I don't think I am generalizing because of the others who have posted here. This drug very nearly ruined my life and the withdrawal has been terrible. I know that there are those out there who are taking it and have been for a while now. However, I feel very, very strongly about this. This has been pure HELL for me, and I cannot sit by and let this happen to others. I truly, truly believe that regardless of the success of the drug right now with some, it WILL build up a tolerance and either wear off or need increasing. That is more common than not. For those who do not wish to increase because of the side effects that appear or increase with the upping of the dosage, stopping the drug should be an alternative not filled with all of these horrible symptoms of withdrawal. Taking more drugs to counteract the negative effects of one drug seems to be to be counterproductive. The body has a way of adjusting but will quit trying with the introduction of more and more drugs. This has to be changed, and sadly with the love of money drug companies have, litigation often is the only language they hear. I HAVE to do everything I can to keep other people from hurting and suffering the way I am.

Believe me, I understand what it is like to find a drug that works and the fear of someone who has had a bad reaction taking from me. I have, though, not seen one post that says cessation of the drug didn't result in marked withdrawal. I haven't read them all, of course, and might have missed some, but the majority of the posts are screaming in agony. That cannot and must not be ignored. Those who are "happy" on Effexor need to do some real thinking about the future. Most people do not willingly take medication with the intent of struggling through withdrawal later when the time comes. And it WILL come. If physicians inform patients of the potential withdrawal hell that they may face were they to take the drug, all but the most desperate will probably opt not to take it. But patients are NOT informed, because the makers would lose money.


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