Posted by Molybdenum on April 24, 2008, at 17:22:23
In reply to Effexor dependence for life?, posted by nevergiveup on April 23, 2008, at 12:03:25
> I have read that rarely some people can become addicted/dependant to Effexor for life. Is this a documented side effect? It may have been just speculation on someones part.
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> Does anyone know what the symptoms would be?I have heard of this, albeit not in the data sheets that come with the meds...!
I believe the symptoms would be "feeling bad withdrawals that never subside" despite numerous attempts at quitting & tapering down ridiculously gradually.
I'm pretty sure that would cover it. I hope it doesn't happen to me ;)
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