Posted by Damos on February 6, 2005, at 15:10:41
In reply to Re: No Withdrawal Symptoms?, posted by Marg on February 4, 2005, at 12:02:24
Hi Marg,
I can attest to the fact that every other day doesn't work with Efexor. Been trying it for a while and have been a mess of symptoms. But it was my choice to try it this way, after a long discussion of options with my Dr's. It proved to be the wrong call but at least I felt in control of the decision/choice.
Having experienced SP a few times I can understand your concern, it's sure not something I'd want to be experiencing on a regular basis. Not knowing the full extent of the discussions with your Dr makes things difficult but I know how important having trust and confidence in mine has been, and I'm not sure I could trust someone who made a comment like that. I mean would he tell a patient on chemo to stop it just because he didn't diagnose their cancer - I don't think so! If he isn't prepared to go right back to the beginning and work through things with you to come to a "mutual" decision about what's best for you based on your history, experience of this medication and current state, I'd be concerned. It's your health we're talking about so you need to feel in control.
Sorry for getting on my high horse, but Drs who act like if it isn't on a scan or a blood test then "So what!" really get me going. And I'm just really worried about you going back to regular SP episodes etc.
Please take good care of yourself, you'll be in my thoughts.
poster:Damos
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