Posted by Leighwit on April 18, 2001, at 11:45:09
In reply to Re: Gosh, you all make Effexor seem like poison » SalArmy4me, posted by Michele on April 17, 2001, at 16:49:04
I agree with Michelle that Effexor shouldn't be prescribed as a first time AD. I've taken many different ADs over the past ten years, including Reboxetine which isn't on the market here yet and is chemically similar to Effexor. Only Effexor was difficult to discontinue. As Michelle has repeatedly stated here YMMV (Your Mileage May Vary) and it's commonly understood that Effexor is more effective for some patients than other AD meds. I've not read a single post anywhere suggesting that it be taken off the market because of its withdrawal characteristics in "some" patients. Not one. Nonetheless, withdrawal from Effexor is frequently (yes, yes: anecdotally) discussed on newsgroup boards as a serious event.
> No no, I in particular don't mean to give that impression. I think doctors should show more care in prescribing it.... and it probably shouldn't be taken for a first time AD. I think it just shocks people.
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> How come you went of it?
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