Posted by Mr. B on March 1, 2004, at 10:01:11
In reply to Re: Effexor and Alcohol, posted by sjb on February 28, 2004, at 7:40:41
SJB, Several years ago I did some research online and gave it to the doctors. I was told to stop looking for excuses and that there is no link. I agree my father is Irish and likes to drink and then again so do I and the rest of the family. It is hard since everything is revolved around drinking with any European family. My family has suffered the last ten years and I can honestly say it is our fault for putting our faith in with all these doctors. My father is a great person and we have made it ten times harder for him to stop the craving. In the past he needed Effexor to get out of bed and work (construction). Now that he is semi retired we do not care if he stays in bed 15 hours a day as long as he is not bombed on vodka. After sending him away for 3 weeks and still seeing him sneak vodka my mother and I decided to cut his effexor in 1/2. The doctors did not agree. Well so far so good.
Yes he still is sneaking his drink but he is 100 times better since we have cut his Effexor to 150mgs. His legs are tired and he is a little grouchy but that is the father we know and love. Now if we can keep him away from the Steak and Potatoes he may live to be 100. I blame effexor for his eating habits as well. Never has enough.
We plan to cut it to 75 mgs in a few weeks. My goal is to get him off all mediacation except his heart medicine. Then I would like to call all his doctors and ask for a 100% refund!! AA, Inpatient, outpatient, etc etc.. He has done it all and really tries but basically I feel it was and still is the effexor that has ruined my father and family's life. No more!!
Thanks, Mr. B
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