Posted by heidi kissinger on July 22, 2005, at 21:07:32 [reposted on July 24, 2005, at 15:03:11 | original URL]
In reply to Re: Effexor Withdrawl, posted by john on March 28, 1999, at 20:52:30
I want to add.....
My bro took the same drug-Effexor- Any time he forgot his meds or ran -out, he turned into a monster. My parents and I were afriad the he would severely hurt himself or others. This happened 3 times. His anger was so severe that he was throwing aroung hammers, slamming people verbally, and saying that he "can't take it anymore"- I should say almost screaming it.He was crying and screaming at the same time. The rage was like nothing I've ever seen.
His rage was so uncontrolable, we almost checked him in to the local mental health center each time. Luckily, My mom worked there, and knew how to handle mentally insane. people.
He turned into the scariest version that I have ever seen. Not himself. It's bologna to say that it's not "scientifically proven" Doctors should have to have patients sign consent forms before allowing patients to be put on these meds. There has to be a legal way to make sure that each patient knows the risks!
He is fine now. tapered off a while ago. -After he got a new doc.-However, I hope nobody has to experience this for themselves. Be responsible with your meds and take it easy. It's your brain we're talking about here.
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