Posted by jotho on September 3, 2001, at 10:35:56
In reply to Re: New to Effexor XR, my side effects, anyone else?, posted by Jayce on September 3, 2001, at 10:02:23
Congatulations in finding a medication that works for you. However, I believe you err somewhat when you speak of side-effects. If a drug causes THE change that it is intended for, that is its effect...not side-effect. I am not saying this to argue semantics with you but to point out that this board discusses the successes, and failures, of certain drugs...via their effects, side-effects, and, sometimes, no effects. People, especially newer ones to this board, oft times "pick sides" ...one's whose medication had horrific side-effects pitted against one's whose didn't. It should be obvious to all who read these posts that there are meds. that will do wonders for some while causing complete misery for others. But, I don't believe that a person taking any type of drug, be it for the mind or body, should, or must, expect a side-effect if that drug is the most 'suited' for a specific individual. Unfortunately, picking the exact drug and dosage is the difficult part, and while all on this board are attempting to do so, we look for support and ideas from the others that post.
....john
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