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Have You Had Bad Side Effects For Taking Effexer?

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Montesano, WA

A Doctor that I had fist appointment on Wed. put me on that medication, and ever the pharmacist told me that is does not cause problems with the medication that my G.I. specialist put me on. I read the informations that the companies that made. Both say not to take that type medications together. i am on 37.5 mg and i feel like it overdosing me.. i did not take it today and for the first time since thursday my eyes, mouth and throat do not feel very dry and hurting. I even told the dr that I… read more

March 27, 2021
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Members shared deeply personal experiences with Effexor after someone raised concerns about alarming side effects and potentially dangerous... Read more

Members shared deeply personal experiences with Effexor after someone raised concerns about alarming side effects and potentially dangerous drug interactions their doctor dismissed. Several members described their own challenges with the medication, including dry mouth, fatigue, difficulty discontinuing it, and in one case a severe allergic reaction causing serotonin syndrome, with many emphasizing the critical importance of trusting your own body over a doctor who refuses to listen. A recurring theme was the strong encouragement to seek a second opinion, consult a pharmacist about drug interactions, and find a healthcare provider who takes concerns seriously rather than dismissing patient knowledge and lived experience.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I did want to add this, the best way I have found to solve the dry mouth from medications is from hard peppermint candy. I usually only suck on one or two a day and it does the trick. Other flavors help too but they do not last as long as the Peppermint ones.

March 28, 2021
A MyFibroTeam Member

Time to find new doctors. I hate saying that because I KNOW how Hard that can be but if neither are listening to you and both havent had any problems prescribing meds that negatively/physically harm you when combined with other medications...its time to find one who isnt just book smart but life smart as well.

March 28, 2021
A MyFibroTeam Member

You can always ask the pharmacist about drug interactions too. I would find a good Dr. that listens to you and addresses your concerns. Or switch to another Dr. in the practice. They shouldn't be taking it lightly and ignoring your side effects. Did you stop taking the new med.?

March 28, 2021
A MyFibroTeam Member

Get a second opinion from another doctor to be safe

March 27, 2021
A MyFibroTeam Member

thank you for the information. Now I'm going to be addicted to Peppermint

March 29, 2021

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