Hi,
It really angers me when these professionals tell you to just get off of this med. This is not possible without terrible side effects. I had help from a naturopathic dr. giving me natural remedies after I removed 1 more bead each day. This was the only way I could get off of it without any side effects. Please try that....it IS possible to do it this way. It really worked. I started by taking the beads out of one pill to see how many beads there were in one. And then I removed 1 more bead the next day. I ended up taking the beads with water without the capsule. It is much easier that way. It was well worth the trouble of doing it that way. If you need to talk to my naturopathic dr., she does phone consultations. If you want to join the class action suit we are trying to form, we need your full name and city/state. If you have any other questions, please let me know.
Terry P
Hi,
I forwarded your information to Michael Fearon, who is trying to hire a lawyer for this case. He just happens to also live in Canada. Unfortunately, they will not permit us to pass on emails....I have no idea why, but it is very difficult.
We are hoping we can get a lawyer to take this case.
Terry P
On my way to work this morning I had one of the electrution shocks. I havent taken effexor in something like 7 years. It does get better. It does not go away. The frequencey lessens. The shocks sensation doesnt change.
Hi,
If you want to join the class action suit we are trying to form, we need your full name and city/state.
We are trying to form one and trying to find a lawyer who will accept our case.
Terry P
funny i believe when this started it was a class action suit for canadians now we are asking for your state
The person (Michael Fearon) who is handling this is from Canada. But there are many people from the U.S., including me, who want this. So, it is for anyone who is interested.
seems hes not handling it either as no one i know has been contacted by him or anyone else
Hi,
He can't get a lawyer to accept this case. He asked two and they turned him down. Is there anyone out there who can find a lawyer who would be interested in this? I know there are a lot of people who have been injured by this med.
Thanks,
Terry P
I GOT OFF EFFEXOR XR (with my Dr.'s help, how about that) after 10 years of intolerable side effects (including diminished sex drive and performance). For me, the over-the-counter supplement 5-HTP works just as well or better, however you have to take it several times a day or you can feel depressed. But my sex life is back on track, and I can take more 5-HTP on a bad day to feel better, something I can't do with Effexor when the drug fails me. Look up books on 5-HTP on Amazon, or look up 5-HTP at internet vitamin retailers like iHerb, and read the reviews. Hundreds, no thousands have achieved relief with it. 5-HTP has been used as an antidepressant in Europe for 40 years now, and it is becoming widely used in USA. Talk to your doctor, whatever you do, and do NOT mix 5-HTP and prescription drugs unless told to do so, in recommended quantities. I was able to mix the two drugs only with the help of my Doctor, carefully while weaning off of Effexor, using small doses of 5-HTP.
i believe if you look up the website class action suits there is one in the usa already
Hi,
Thanks for the information. I had no idea where to look. If anyone can give me more information, please do. I am going to search this out and if I find out more, I will put it on this website. We may have a chance to do something.
Thanks,
Terry P
That is wonderful that you got off of the drug. I, too, got off of it. I still take 5-HTP and it does really help. I am also taking magnesium, calcium at night along with it and it helps me sleep. Also some remedies for anxiety/depression when needed from a naturopathic dr. I'm amazed your dr. helped you get off of it. That is wonderful.
Terry P
Please let me know what you find out. I have been on it for two years and trying to get off it. It is crazy with the side effects. I hope I make it!
It would help if you have a naturopathic dr. you trust to help you with natural remedies. Are you willing to remove 1 more bead each day. It's so much easier on the body. Then if you can get some 5htp and magesium and some natural remedies for depression/anxiety, they will help as you wean off. If you want to consult with my natural dr, she can talk to you on the phone if you are not in my area. She could guide you as you do this. She was a great help to me. It's under Dr.Valarie Nelson in McMurray, PA
Terry P
you should not be giving medical advice to quit,wean off or try natural remedies in conjunction.unless of course you want someone to find you liable if they try it and have adverse affects.