Posted by DebraA. on September 4, 2002, at 14:34:49
In reply to Re: Long term effects of Effexor/permanent, posted by Kat on September 4, 2002, at 9:35:19
Sounds like we're all onto something with this brain stuff - swishing, freezing, buzzing - you can bet that if I could EVER prove that some sort of permanent damage has been done, I'll be the first in line to sign up for a class action suit. I can't believe that the other person still has it after 6 weeks! I've had it for four days and I feel like I'm losing it - six weeks? No way. I am so angry that I was not warned about this and I'm angry that doctors have the CONTINUAL NERVE to dismiss what's going on with me. How the hell would he or she know anyway? And do you think the medical company is going to step up to the plate on this stuff if it means paying out $$ to people, or losing future prescriptions? And what doctor is going to even get close to anything that might smell like a malpractice claim!
I know for sure that I've NEVER experienced anything like this coming off a drug - not even a powerful one like nicotine! I've been on prozac, wellbutrin, and serzone (and even one of the ancient drugs that was a precursor to all of these) and I have never experienced this. You can bet your $$ that if I continue to feel like this for 6 weeks, someone is going to hear about it.
I'd also like to say, that weight management is impossible on Effexor. I have gained some weight, and no matter what I do, it will not come off while I'm on this drug. Drinking or not drinking a glass or two of wine in the evening makes no difference.
Sorry if this sounds like I'm irritated, but after 4 days of hell getting off this drug, I am VERY IRRITATED!!!
poster:DebraA.
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