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Posted by RubyLou on December 4, 2004, at 21:17:15
Hi. I've been researching again some of the side effects of this drug. I posted a while ago, very surprised that other people were experiencing hair loss w/ the drug. tried selenium on/off, no change. also tried a new med, but i could not get over the withdrawal symptoms enough to let it work, and the "dual action" this drug has seems to "help". But, i still see the hair loss. apparently there is a petition to tell wyeth pharmaceuticals about this misleading product.
I mean, even if i miss one day, i start getting these terrible headaches - pressure on my brain, & just feel all i can do is cry, because i feel so debilitated. and, after missing one day, i need so much extra sleep - and the dreams - good lord the dreams - they have never been so vivid!
my question, though, is does anyone else feel excessively anxious on these pills? i feel like my memory is going down-hill (it wasn't perfect before, but certainly is less so now!). and, i feel sometimes that i cannot find my words to speak. my words/thoughts come out all jumbled, and i don't know if this is a side-effect of the pills, or result of the anxiety.
Posted by MKB on December 4, 2004, at 23:45:43
In reply to Just to talk about effexor, posted by RubyLou on December 4, 2004, at 21:17:15
Please, Ruby, you need to read the other threads on this site about Effexor. You can also read what the signers of the petition have said at www.petitiononline.com/effexor/.
Only you can decide what's best for you, but be careful if you decide to go off Effexor. The withdrawal must be carefully managed to avoid a variety of problemsm including a worsening of your depresison...That's my experience.
Posted by Stryker88 on December 5, 2004, at 4:43:50
In reply to Re: Just to talk about effexor » RubyLou, posted by MKB on December 4, 2004, at 23:45:43
I can relate to what you said. I feel constantly drowsy, and blurred vision, but most just say tell your doc, however most docs dont know much about these drugs.
Posted by ed_uk on December 5, 2004, at 5:20:57
In reply to Re: Just to talk about effexor, posted by Stryker88 on December 5, 2004, at 4:43:50
Should medical students have to learn more about pharmacology at med school? Personally, I think they don't learn enough. A high propotion of the knowledge of some doctors appears to come from drug reps! ..... this may be followed by inappropriate prescribing and a poor appreciation of drug toxicity. (Delusions such as 'SSRIs hardly ever cause side effects' may result from this inadequate situation.)
Opinions/Votes please!
Ed.
Posted by Dr. Bob on December 5, 2004, at 12:36:19
In reply to Re:Vote! Do med students study enough pharmacology, posted by ed_uk on December 5, 2004, at 5:20:57
> Should medical students have to learn more about pharmacology at med school?
Sorry to interrupt, but I'd like to redirect follow-ups regarding med school to Psycho-Babble Social. Here's a link:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/social/20041202/msgs/424724.html
Thanks,
Bob
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