Posted by elvenfae on May 19, 2004, at 9:44:54
In reply to Re: NO CLASS ACTION SUIT NEEDED FOR EFFEXOR XR, posted by Charm on May 19, 2004, at 9:09:44
> Like so many others, I have used a long list of medications and am presently using Effexor combined with Zyprexa. It is the first truly positive combination I have used in years. As some have mentioned, for every medication on the market you are going to find a certain segment of the population who will have a negative response. But because we all respond so differently, I feel the best thing is not to attempt to stop the distribution of a given medication but to continue to support all of the available options so that hopefully everyone of us will find the medication or combination of medications that brings hope to our situation.
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> Here's to hoping we're all successful in finding that solution!
> CharmJamie: That is an excellent point and I did run off with my mouth about my hate for this medication because it has not the time that it is used that is the problem. It is the weaning off of the medication that needs to be addressed. I realize that my case situation is different and going to be different than other people's situations...that wasn't what I was trying to say. But - I also did not make my post very clear - I was angry and the medication literally scared the living hell out of me when I tried to come off of it. I have also been in contact with so many people - I was shocked by the numbers of people who had had good results on the meds but when the time came to get off of it it was more than a nightmare. I know how the meds work when you are on them- I was on Effexor for over two years. It took the edge off. It did its job. That wasn't the point. The point is... the doctors need to be honest about the withdrawl affects and severity that affects the majority of people coming off of it. It is nothing to play around with and the doctors prescribe it like its candy. I resent that. It is not candy and should not be treated like it is something that is so safe to take. It isn't. And that is factual if you look at the details on the manufactueres side effects. The side effects however do you show you or make you feel what really happens either.
I am not downing anyone that is successful on this drug. Good I am happy for you all and I am happy that it works. It worked okay for me as well. But I am three months now of not being on it and I STILL am having weird side effects and I am not the only one. There are millions out there (even on this forum) that have had the same exact horrible experiences. It debilitates you. It is dangerous for that reason. Maybe my comment about class action suit was hasty and in hindsight - I realize that. I am just saying...that when it comes time to wean off - please be careful. I know that there a few people that mentioned no withdrawl effects and that is wonderful. But it also has to do with what dosage strength you are on and how logn you are on this stuff for.
I really just intially wanted to put a warning out there that these drugs are not always safe ... I am sorry to have offended those who have weaned off with no problem.
But once again..this was not about when you are taking the medicine. This was a warning for when you are weaning off. Keep it in mind. Please.
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