Posted by Kai on July 3, 2002, at 3:08:26
In reply to New to Effexor, posted by di_38 on July 2, 2002, at 21:09:03
Hi, I live in Hawaii; posted on my effexor prescription bottles are four warning stickers.
1) May cause drowsiness. Alcohol could intensify this effect. Use caution when operating a car or dangerous machinery.
2)Take medication with food.
3)IMPORTANT TAKE OR USE EXACTLY AS DIRECTED. DO NOT DISCONTINUE OR SKIP DOSES UNLESS DIRECTED BY YOUR DOCTOR.
4)Swallow Whole, do not crush or chew.I have been taking effexor for almost two years now. It has helped me very much. I feel like I am actually living; not just alive and almost dead.
This is a serious medication, and I take it as my psychiatrist instructs- we work together to getthe dossage right.
I am amazed at the number of people at this site who decide on their own dosage. I am amazed at the people who are not told that it takes up to two months for an antidepressant to START WORKING.
This is not a medication to be abruptly stopped.I don't believe that it should be irresponsibly prescribed either. I need it very much; it is very important to me. To anyone new to effexor, give it enough time- you might have side effects (and it might not work for you).I am fortunate that effexor has worked for me.
poster:Kai
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