Posted by ed_uk on February 4, 2005, at 12:34:06
In reply to Re: No Withdrawal Symptoms?, posted by Marg on February 4, 2005, at 12:20:08
Hi!
>Could there be problems in taking them for life?
It's possible, but if Effexor's really helping you and you're not having any side effects I very much doubt that you'll run into problems. Effexor does increase the risk of bleeding in the gut so it's not ideal for people who suffer from stomach ulcers or other gastro-intestinal conditions. Also, Effexor is not particularly suitable for people who suffer from heart disease, severe high blood pressure, liver disease, renal failure, epilepsy, glaucoma or bleeding disorders. Do you have any of these conditions?
Effexor is best avoided if you need to take warfarin, daily aspirin or daily NSAIDs. It can be problematic for people who have bipolar disorder (manic-depression). It should not be taken during pregnancy or breast feeding.
Do any of the above conditions apply to you?
Why were you initially prescribed Effexor? Depression? Anxiety? Sleep paralysis? I think you should tell your doctor that Effexor gets rid of your sleep paralysis.
Do you take 75mg/day?
Ed.
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