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Posted by heidi kissinger on July 24, 2005, at 15:03:11
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.
Posted by jubilee on July 24, 2005, at 15:03:44
In reply to Watchout for extreme anger, posted by heidi kissinger on July 22, 2005, at 21:07:32
Yes , It took me 5 months to come off effexor as I had saved enough effexor to do so without flipping out like most have to by going off too quik because doctors really dont get it. Yes I was the angriest person I knew and lost anybody that wasn't a REAL friend. Anger big time and crying . Again I suggest telling your doctor you want to go up before you come off it so you can stash enough to take 4 or 5 months to get off it and avoid the nightmares and itching and the severe headaches, and the panic attacks to name a few symptoms. Its poison and I met one dying after 8 years on it from liver damage as it overworks the liver. I am half blind from it and eyes continue to get worse still. seroquil also causes eye disease. God Bless everyhbody and ask for his help and he will help you and give you wisdom. I hate to lie and I already had a big bottlle of 300 mgs , but I would lies if I had to face the withdrawals one has to face from effexor. God Bless Jubilee. There is hope .
Posted by ed_uk on July 24, 2005, at 15:03:44
In reply to Re: Watchout for extreme anger, posted by jubilee on July 23, 2005, at 18:45:46
Hi,
How has Effexor affected your eyes? Did it cause glaucoma?
~Ed
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