Posted by S.Bartel on December 5, 2004, at 19:56:10
In reply to Re: Anyone had success..?, posted by Sinnielou on December 5, 2004, at 19:19:24
We did'nt quit because we felt better a couple of days. We quit because we felt bad for a lot of days. I don't believe this is a drug that should be taken for the long term. A year is not a long time. I was on it for 7yrs. After about 3yrs. I was so tired all the time that I could't get out of bed and it took me another 4yrs. to realize it was Effexor that caused it. At first it gave me lots of energy and I felt great except I could'nt sleep. Then I got to where I could and finally I had to sleep all the time and could'nt work without falling asleep. I hope it never affects you like that, but what I hear from most people that is what happens. Then if you have to quit taking it you have severe withdrawls on top of everything else.
I have been off for over 2 months now and finally feel somewhat normal except for the liver damage that it caused. At least I have a clear mind now and can feel things instead of just covering them up and never dealing with them. Good Luck, Sammi
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