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alimeyer
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Posted: 03/11/07 - 12:57 Post subject: question regarding Effexor and vision problems |
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I am wondering about the vision problems I have been having since taking Effexor XR. I have double vision, poor vision at night as well as lessened ability to determine depth perception. Recently I had the worst symptom I have had yet which was a second or two of complete blackout of vision. This was after looking to the side and experiencing a feeling of eye fatigue. After that feeling I looked straight ahead at which time I had the blackness. It was very quick and then overwith but scared me. I have been on Effexor for about four years. I am wondering if others have had similar symptoms. I had a visit with an ophthalmologist who said I had eye fatigue and that was the only thing they found.
Any information would be helpful. So far on my research I have noticed that Drs. do not think there is correlation with Effexor/weight gain and I have experienced a weight gain of 25 pounds. Also the vision changes would be my main concern.
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Alison Meyer |
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smbrownx
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Posted: 08/09/07 - 23:50 Post subject: |
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I was put on effexor for about a year. I would have moments like the ones your having but only if I would forget to take a pill. I would get dizzy, have the feeling of a head full of cotton balls and my depth perception would be greatly effected. I went cold turkey when I stoped taking them and dealt with those effects for almost 2 weeks until it was all the way out of my system. I think your issues are brought on my the effexor. I'd find another anti-Depressant/anxiety medicine to take.
Oh, and I had serious sexual side effects also. In the beggining my orgasms were better than ever, but after about 4 months, I would lose sensitivity half way through and my erection would go away....right in the middle of sex!!!! If your having any issues with that, get off that stuff!!!!! |
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