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Posted by S.Bartel on October 27, 2004, at 6:57:25
Do remember the warnings you saw here if you try to stop taking it.. and have your cholesterol, triglycerides,and liver enzymes checked at least every 4 months. If any of these are elavated you need to have a sonogram of your liver to check for liver disease. Effexor can cause Liver disease and it is not curable and will kill you. Liver disease is not reversible. Mine was found too late and now I'm dying. I just want everyone to be aware and to be careful of this drug. I took it for 7 yrs. I believe there are other drugs out there that are much safer. I agree that it can seem to be a wonderful drug and not too long ago no one could have convinced me otherwise. My depression was gone, my thinking clear, life was easier to manage, and overall I felt invincible while all the time it was slowing killing me. Please keep an open mind to the information you read in these posts and heed the warnings. This is not a drug to take lightly.
Good Luck,
Sammi
Posted by Robz on October 27, 2004, at 13:15:20
In reply to Effexor Good Bad Poohbear and Shyla, posted by S.Bartel on October 27, 2004, at 6:57:25
I am on EffexorXR....I have been on it for 10 months now. This is scary stuff. What should I have checked????
Cant you get a liver transplant??? I dont want to be on these meds anymore....
Posted by dra on October 27, 2004, at 13:17:52
In reply to Re: Effexor Good Bad Poohbear and Shyla » S.Bartel, posted by Robz on October 27, 2004, at 13:15:20
Ask your MD to check your liver enzymes (a blood test) and then continue to monitor.
BTW: How are the sexual side effects of the drug (seem insignificant compare to new info, but still curious)
Posted by laurie_lu on October 28, 2004, at 5:54:19
In reply to Re: Effexor Good Bad Poohbear and Shyla, posted by dra on October 27, 2004, at 13:17:52
I was on this for 9 months before deciding on my own to taper completely off of it. My doc never ordered any liver tests while I was taking this.
Sexual side effects for me: 1) Lack of desire 2) Difficulty achieving orgasm.
Posted by GRACE_MONGAN on October 28, 2004, at 22:16:10
In reply to Effexor Good Bad Poohbear and Shyla, posted by S.Bartel on October 27, 2004, at 6:57:25
Dear Sammi,
My heart goes out to you, how brave you are to be so open here...I am trying to find a new Dr myself as I have come to a new city... i have also started a web site about effexor in the last week...please visit if u have the energy and post a message..i will aslo add a link in my library to your posting here...
http://effexorhell.mongan.com.au
Kindest regards
Grace
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