Posted by keri on November 20, 2001, at 15:11:43
In reply to starting weird side effects after months on efexor, posted by dreamer on November 19, 2001, at 22:54:08
> Dreamer-
I think I kind of know what you're tallking about with the hot spots but am not totally sure. I'm also on effexor xr and have always had dry skin. But, a few weeks ago, the area between my eyebrows and on the sides of the bridge of my nose felt like they were on fire. In the middle of the night, I went to a mirror and it looked like a rash and was very warm to the touch. I put some lotion on it thinking it was just dry skin and it went away a bit. It kind of comes and goes but was never that bad as that night. If you're experience isn't similar, I'm sorry for rambling.
As for the sex/orgasm issue. I could not agree more with you. It is absolutely aweful and I don't know what to do about it either. I read a post that mentioned taking Ginko Biloba but that hasn't helped either. Let me know if you hear any thing about that. I'm thinking of posting a new thread about that.
good luck.
> Many months on efexor I've started with weired HOT spots on my body always in same place as if sun-burnt.
> The leaflet states burning sensation on skin.
> I have no rashes and in fact it keeps me warm in this cold weather but what is it?
> It's intermittent comes and goes bout every 5 mins.
> Should I worry and why start getting side effects after 2years and few months of dose increase also I get orgasm eventually but with no feeling again recent and another added bonus my legs ache constantly as if tensed.
> I'm puzzled. Do you think I should consider a new drug?
>
> Thanks for reading my misery...dreamer.
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