Posted by MKB on December 6, 2004, at 0:36:40
In reply to effexor withdrawal symptoms, posted by mollie on December 5, 2004, at 23:32:10
Personally, I am anti-Effexor for reasons I have stated in my many previous messages. The side effects I experienced were elevated blood pressure, extreme fatigue and excessive sleep, weight gain, hot flashes and sweating, and lack of motivation, among others. The withdrawal was more extreme with a high level of anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, crying, irrational thinking, a severe flu-like illness, and an itchy rash.
However, if you feel Effexor is what you need but you can't afford it, Wyeth-Ayerst has a program to assist patients with that. Check their website for more information. http://www.wyeth.com/about/pmp.asp
The following quote was taken from the section on their site "About Wyeth-U.S. Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices"
"Wyeth provides significant discounts and rebates to a range of government initiatives that reduce the cost of pharmaceuticals for programs that serve needy patients. To provide access to needy patients that do not have drug coverage and cannot afford needed medicines, Wyeth provides free prescription drugs through its Patient Assistance Program. In 2001, Wyeth contributed $94 million (direct price; wholesale value) worth of product for 260,000 patients. These numbers climbed to $117 million for 296,000 patients in 2002, and $163 million for 301,000 patients in 2003."
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