Posted by Bubblehead on September 28, 2004, at 20:51:42
In reply to Re: Effexor -tapering Q, posted by Dave001 on September 28, 2004, at 13:52:48
> I think it is the individual's choice whether to ask their doctor for "permission," which
they will not receive, to reduce the dose in the manner described. A compounding
pharmacist whom has specifically prepared custom Effexor formulations would likely
know more about this than your doctor.>
Sorry Dave, but I've got to disagree with ya here. I did not even ask my doctor to do this
(mixing the stuff in water) and guess what? Yep, He told me to. Actually he told me to
just dump out half of the capsule and take it that way. After reading what you all have
said about this; it makes me wonder what kind of ding-dong I was going to. See Dave,
this is what I was trying to express before. These Doctor's are not educated on the meds
and we are the ones paying the price for thier ignorance.
>> experimentation on my part (like I don't have enough to do). Support group, this has
nothing to do with ingesting the drug...don't attempt it at this point. In fact, Dave did say
earlier that it may be an alternative to tapering with capsules, but doesn't recommend it. I
think he has raised the hair on the back of our necks when he minimizes our physical and
mental pain. Also using asterisks when he refers to "if the withdrawal effects are *that*
bad". Yes, it is *that* bad for these readers or they wouldn't be on this site.>Nothing I said was intended to minimize anyone's pain. I've already said that, but I guess
it's not enough. Yes, I used asterisks when I said, "if the withdrawal effects are *that*
bad." That just means what it says: if they are *that* bad for *you*. Some people don't
find the withdrawal that big of a deal; others have a lot of difficulty. It varies. For someone
not having great difficulty tapering the conventional way, it probably wouldn't be worth
the hassle to fiddle with the capsules. That's all that was meant. The OP didn't indicate
having a problem with tapering; IIRC, she had not yet even begun the process.<
Oh my Dave, I think we all have seen the worst in you without even noticing the good. I
think your post about the withdrawl and the need to sue has given you a bad reputation.
Don't be confused, I am still in disagreement with you about this; but from reading your
prior posts I see where you are coming from. Let me see if I have this right. You feel that
by sueing the Drug company we are saying that there will be an end to them finding great
cures and helps for the others that need it in the world. Is that it? If I am right, let me just
say that, that is not our intentions. Have you seen what has been going on lately with the
Effexor? Children and young kids are killing themselves not only from the withdrawl but
some are doing it just from taking the meds. Now I don't know if you have kids, but I do
and I will do anything, I mean "ANYTHING" within my power to protect them. If my
child killed himself from taking this medicine and the company that produces the drug had
knowledge of its effects, I sure as heck am not going to stand by and take a slap on the
cheek. I assume you are trying to, for the drug companies, protect the rights to develop
new things by saying we should not sue. But like you we also are trying to protect. By
sueing we are protecting ourselves, others, and children most of all; from ever having to
suffer like this again. Do you understand what I am saying?Anyhow, I think we all need to agree to disagree and move on. We need to get back to
supporting one another through these hard times. Yes Dave, they really are hard. I
wanted to kill myself last night but couldn't because I have to much resposibilty to others
(sometimes that makes me angry). That responsibility is all that keeps me here somtimes
(especially during this withdrawl process).Kelly
poster:Bubblehead
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