Posted by dancingstar on January 6, 2005, at 13:52:43
In reply to i really really need help - effexor, posted by icantsurf on January 3, 2005, at 18:16:56
I'm a little tired right now cause I've been working all night, but I'm working with an attorney that is filing a class action lawsuit against the firm that makes Effexor. Since 1988/89 they have known that it is extremely difficult to stop taking it. Here is a link to help show you that they have known this:
http://www.socialaudit.org.uk/9425vfx.htm
Read the last paragrah and see their conclusions after all of these people reported problems:-)
I've been up every night doing research on this drug, and almost everyone has some problems with withdrawal, though some people do have an easier time than others. It is best to taper your use. Here is one more link that you might find useful, and also if you decide to stop taking Effexor, get some Benadryl in the house, even a tiny dose...really a little at a time seems to help. Read all of my posts back to September. I don't think that anyone has had it worse than I did. You won't, I promise because you were on it for such a short time.
See if you can get the help of your doctor cause doctors are just now beginning to know that Effexor is dangerous for some people. I've posted links all over this site to help you get all of the information that you need if you want to find answers. When I have more energy, I will post more for people to be able to check things out for themselves.
If you need anything else please drop me a line and I will try to help you, but I have to tell you that I have no medical background; so I can't give you any kind of medical advice. I just know the things that have helped me. Your best bet is to tell your doctor that you want off the drug asap.
Check this out, too:
http://www.crazymeds.org/effexor.html
Blessings,
Bebe
Bebe0217@aol.com
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