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Posted by BJlass on February 16, 2004, at 18:11:36
Has anyone tried filing a suit against either their prescribing doctor of Effexor OR Wyeth because of non-disclosure of long-term withdrawal effects? I'm curious what the outcome was.
I have contacted a few attorneys and will keep you posted --
I encourage those who feel they were duped (not told of withdrawal effects) DO SOMETHING.
And try to stay positive,
I'm with ya all...!
Posted by Phil on February 16, 2004, at 19:23:26
In reply to Effexor-Legal Issues, posted by BJlass on February 16, 2004, at 18:11:36
Go to pubmed. What has been recommended for years for short half life drugs like Effexor and Paxil is to taper"VERY SLOWLY." When you get the dose down as far as you can, start Prozac for several days.
Prozac leaves your systen very slowly and will often totally alleviate w/d symptoms completely.
Doctors should know this unless you see a family doc for meds. Go to a psychopharmacologist before suing people.
Posted by BJlass on February 16, 2004, at 19:49:46
In reply to Re: Effexor-Legal Issues, posted by Phil on February 16, 2004, at 19:23:26
With all due respect, please don't tell me what to do personally (sueing, etc.). It's my life, not yours. Thank you.
Just fyi, I've been off the Effexor for a year. I don't have the "withdrawal" symptoms anymore, but I have a weird sensation in my forehead. It's kinda tingly, kinda spacey -- difficult to explain. Like my head is "begging" for more Effexor.
Posted by Sad Panda on February 16, 2004, at 21:33:12
In reply to Re: Effexor-Legal Issues, posted by BJlass on February 16, 2004, at 19:49:46
> With all due respect, please don't tell me what to do personally (sueing, etc.). It's my life, not yours. Thank you.
>
> Just fyi, I've been off the Effexor for a year. I don't have the "withdrawal" symptoms anymore, but I have a weird sensation in my forehead. It's kinda tingly, kinda spacey -- difficult to explain. Like my head is "begging" for more Effexor.
>
>I'd find it hard to sue a company that provides such a good life saving drug.
Cheers,
Panda.
Posted by Phil on February 16, 2004, at 22:44:24
In reply to Re: Effexor-Legal Issues, posted by BJlass on February 16, 2004, at 19:49:46
I've heard of that. If you get the chance, go to pubmed, you may be able to gather some info.
You'll get more hits using Venlafaxine instead of Effexor. Good luck.
Posted by Bill LL on February 17, 2004, at 8:01:16
In reply to Re: Effexor-Legal Issues, posted by BJlass on February 16, 2004, at 19:49:46
I have never heard of your type of problem with Effexor, but I guess that anything is possible.
In general, Effexor has been proven to be very safe as well as effective. But no drug works well for everyone.
I do agree with you that doctors should take some extra time to discuss potential side effects with patients. Sometimes they don't because they are too busy. And sometimes because the doctors themselves are not aware of all of the side effects eventhough they should be.
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