Posted by Sleepy on November 8, 2001, at 11:37:19
In reply to HOW THE TRUTH SET ME FREE, posted by Liberty Belle on November 4, 2001, at 1:12:20
After reading some of the posts on Effexor, all I can say is--am I glad to hear I'm not alone in my distrust of this medication. I'm not saying it doesn't work for somebody (my dr. assures me he's had great success treating patients with it), but as for me, I suffered terribly from memory loss and confusion with this drug and would NEVER go on it again. The first really bad episode consisted of myself and my two children on our way to my daughter's weekly music lesson. After 3 months of driving her there every Saturday I suddenly FORGOT how to get there and drove around frantically searching (of course this frightened my children and scared the bleep out of me). As for weaning myself off slowly, I was so freaked I took myself off of Effexor (and yes, I did get sick, I admit I should have probably gone to my doctor and let him give me smaller and smaller doses, but I couldn't DRIVE on this stuff). I work at a job where I have to have my wits about me and on Effexor (which my dr. said should "increase concentration") I couldn't think straight. I'm wondering, though, if this could have something to do with combining Effexor with another drug (Depakote, in my case--I'm bipolar)??? In any event, Effexor is, for me anyway, some scary stuff!
> > > I want to sincerely and enthusiastically thank the people who have shared their struggles with Effexor on this message board. I am indebted in the highest degree to all who have honestly and courageously shared their stories and grief and know that by reading your comments I have been saved a world of potential heartache worse than depression itself. I am hopeful and confident that I represent countless others who have been and will be encouraged, empowered, and educated by this powerful site. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
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