Posted by Lilian on March 16, 2001, at 11:19:36
In reply to Re: Effexor XR- side effect muscle and skeletal pain , posted by Lilian on March 16, 2001, at 10:41:56
> > I have been taking Effexor XR for about 5 months and am experiencing severe muscle and skeletal pain. My psychiatrist says my arthritis (which is in the early stages) is just getting worse. However on my own I reduced my intake of Effexor XR by 37.5 and the pain has lessened. Is anyone else out there experiencing this side effect? HELP!
Let's try that again!
I have been taking Effexor XR for 6mths, at the high point I was on 225mgs Iwas feeling so many different side effects I was starting to believe I was a hypochondriac, I only mentioned a couple of the side effects to my Dr (I did not realise at the time they were side effects) my knee became very painful and I could not put any weight on it, WEIGHT being the operative word!I have gained 24lbs in the last 6months!!! I was told the pain in my knee was just my age, 48yrs and he suggested that I take something for my joints. Low and behold I found this sight, little did I know HOW MANY TRUE SIDE EFFECTS I WAS HAVING! I decided to go off the effexor cold turkey WHAT A MISTAKE!! the withdrawal symptoms were deadly..I only lasted 3 days and I had to take a pill, I only took 75mgs not my regular 225mgs some of the major side effects did subside but only slightly. I see my Dr today and I have a page and a half of things I want to discuss with him..this is one crazy drug, you can't tell me your body does not get addicted to it!! Would you believe I actually started lactating during the three days I was totally off it!!! I could go on for ever here but I am sure to bore you all.
Thanks for listening!
poster:Lilian
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