Posted by AzButterfly on August 13, 2006, at 22:41:18
In reply to Anyone had success on Effexor XR? , posted by jp on October 24, 1999, at 14:59:14
I started taking Effexor last tuesday as expected I have had quite a few side effects (this is the usual for me on most drugs). I have the dizziness, nausea, lightheadedness, and a lot of the time I feel like I am on cold meds. I have a weird question for you all, and I hope I know how to describe it so that you will know what I am trying to say. When I take cold medications I get these weird twinges behind my eyes, and they usually make me squint, or even close my eyes. I can't stop it no matter what I do, but they pass in a few seconds. I will get them on and off through out the day. I have found that Effexor is doing the same thing to me, only a little worse. I was reading in the pamplet that came with the pills about things to look our for on the medicine, and it talked about pressure on the opitical nerve, and to be careful if they seem to effect your eyesight. I seem to be seeing okay, but the twinging stuff has me worried. I know it sounds weird, but I was hoping someone else might know what I am talking about. I plan on calling my doctor about it tomorrow. Has anyone else had this happen? Thanks!
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