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Posted by kate on January 31, 2000, at 18:14:59
Has anyone had any success treating a rash associated with Effexor. I started taking it (175mg/day) only recently, and these hive-like bumps just appeared on my torso. Do they go away, spread, or what? I have been pleased with the Effexor aside from this and am willing to wait and see, but I thought I'd ask for some input from anyone who has come up against this. Thanks
Posted by Cam W. on January 31, 2000, at 19:00:25
In reply to Effexor rash, posted by kate on January 31, 2000, at 18:14:59
> Has anyone had any success treating a rash associated with Effexor. I started taking it (175mg/day) only recently, and these hive-like bumps just appeared on my torso. Do they go away, spread, or what? I have been pleased with the Effexor aside from this and am willing to wait and see, but I thought I'd ask for some input from anyone who has come up against this. Thanks
Kate - I do not believe a rash from Effexor is a normal side-effect. It sounds to me like you are having an allergic reaction. Contact your doctor ASAP, if at all possible before your next dose. If you have trouble breathing or you feel your throat swelling, go to an emergency department right away. If anyone tells you to take Benadryl or similar antihistamine keep the dose low (25mg) as Effexor can inhibit the metabolism of the Benadryl (only a minor possibility). Have this situation looked at soon, it could potentially serious. - Cam W.
Posted by Snowie on February 2, 2000, at 18:25:12
In reply to Effexor rash, posted by kate on January 31, 2000, at 18:14:59
I took Effexor XR for almost two weeks. Luckily, I didn't get a rash, but it did make me extremely nervous and nauseated, so I went off of it. However, I did get rashes when I tried Zoloft and later BuSpar. I discontinued taking Zoloft immediately after I got a rash on my back, but when I got a rash (hundreds of itchy red bumps all over my stomach) from BuSpar, I called my pdoc. My pdoc said it's not uncommon for some people to have initial allergic reactions to certains meds. He told me to take Benadryl, continue taking BuSpar, and to call him if the rash didn't clear up within a couple of days. The rash got better within a few hours of taking Benadryl, and was completely gone within a few days. (I discontinued BuSpar about a month later since it didn't work for me on anxiety, and had strange side effects.)
Snowie
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