Posted by FaithT on January 3, 2005, at 9:22:03
In reply to Re: I AM GRATEFUL for Effexor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! » FaithT, posted by dancingstar on January 3, 2005, at 8:23:01
Woah...The original question from this link is "Did anyone have success on Effexor XR?" I found it accidentally, while searching for "Patients with Cancer on Effexor". I decided to reply, based on the fact that I have had success with the drug, twice.
Do you have scientific proof of that accusation ,that specifically "Effexor" does neurological damage? Don't you think that an accusation like that, is a bit unfair to people who are deperate and in clinical depression, and prescribed Effexor? Suppose I read your post 2 1/2 years ago, and stayed in that black hole, because you scared me so badly, by your post?
If you research pub-med or sights like that one, you can find articles stating that studies have been done on long term usage of "many" anti-depressants and psychiatric meds. You'll find studies showing every thing from brain shrinkage to liver damage, if you want to read through them.
That doesn't mean that every person taking these drugs is going to have those effects. You mentioned the figure 2% of the population having problems from Effexor as being inaccurate, in your other post. It may be slightly higher than 2%, that have side effects, but you don't factually know that anymore than I do. Out of all the millions of people currently taking Effexor, and who have happily taken it for years, they are obviously not going to be making the statements that you are. You have a right to your opinion, however I feel that your reply to the original question is very extreme, based on your unfortunate experience on this drug. I do see that there are many here who have had bad withdrawl from it, and others who share your symptoms. I am very sorry about that,and as I stated before I did withdrawl from it myself, that one time. I know what the withdrawl is like. However, it's unfair to sway someone not to try the drug, when they are asking a completely different question and possibly in severe need of it.
Best wishes to you in your recovery,
Faith~
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