Posted by dde on February 18, 2003, at 23:18:27
In reply to Re: Weight gain! Dizziness! Help!, posted by Tina P on February 18, 2003, at 13:20:09
You need to be aware that Effexor has NOT been approved by FDA for use by anyone under the age of 18 for any reason, as of today's date. See http://www.fda.gov/cder/approval/index.htm under Effexor XR (venlafaxine hydrochloride) Extended Release Capsules, Rx Wyeth-Ayerst NDA 20-699/S-022 letter dated 2/12/03. It specifically states that the use of this medication for pediatric patients has not been approved and moreover, is now the subject of suits. If you take her off the medication, do it in a hospital setting as children are not able to articulate exactly how they are feeling and thinking. Also, if she isn't feeling better and acting better it probably isn't the right medication. Go with your gut instincts....it may save her/your life. My attorney has informed me that uninformed doctors are pushing the drug because pharma companies are paying them for every prescription they write. Ask pointed questions and demand answers. Its your body that stuff is going into. Do your homework on getting off the stuff and do it with the help of a doctor. Best regards to you and your little one. dde
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