Effexor Class Action Lawsuit

Why would you wean yourself off? It’s an anti-depressant. If this was prescribed to you then your depression in not transient. Take it on time and you won’t have withdrawal symptoms. Always consult your doctor when you stop taking a medication.

Don’t waste your money on a lawsuit if your issue is withdrawal symptoms. The Pharmacist is required by law to tell you about the issues your medication could cause. They absolutely would have told you about the “brain buzz”, nausea, etc. If you weren’t aware it is probably because you chose to skip that bit when picking up your meds. Effexor is a b***h to withdraw from, but it’s a life changing medication. Everything has side effects. I am constantly thirsty on Effexor, but I no longer want to die. I choose to drink more liquids and take my meds promptly.

I never recovered from terror withdrawals. Diagnosed with PTSD & Neurotoxicity from it. Went back on Effexor and can’t get off. Even tried Bead Taper. Never recovered. Lost my career and on Disability. Life DESTROYED BY EFFEXOR WITHDRAWALS of 24/7 TERROR SYMPTOMS!

Back in November 2014, my husband, who at the time was 42, had quit using smokeless tobacco and began having some issues with anxiety and panic attacks. He seen his doctor and she prescribed Effexor XR 37.5 mg because she said he had depression. Within a month of being on this medication he had manic episodes, night sweats, SEVERE headaches, memory loss and confusion. At this time he was and had been running his own company for 6 years and at this point I had to begin helping him on a daily basis with the business because he was unable to keep track of things because he couldn't remember. The headaches,memory loss and confusion was getting worse at the 2 month period and his doctor began running tests to rule out any tumors on the brain. At the point that all tests, including blood tests, came back normal, she decided to take him off of the drug that she had prescribed. Just a quick weaning of the drug was recommended and he was off in a week, in which he still was experiencing memory problems, confusion, headaches and now brain zaps. It's now been 6 years later and he is now on disability, had to shut down his business and struggles daily with not being able to remember and struggles daily with normal routines. This drug has ruined his life and not only that but his family has also greatly suffered along with him because of this.

I am surprised to read this. I was on Effexor after my husband passed away. It was 12 years ago but I felt like my brain was short circuiting…and no I read you had brain zaps. I have recently been diagnosed with MG optic and Effexor plays a role in vision. Im so angry about this. I’ve always been healthy and since these medications things have progressively declined.

Hello, I was on 75mg throughout mu entire pregnancy. My doctor and OBGYN both told me with such confidence that it was fine. I was the one worried about using it during my pregnancy, asking all kinds of questions. Both doctors reassured me it was safe. They NEVER explained any kinds of risks (which is medical malpractice). Fast forward 2 years later my daughter has global cognitive delay. I am certain that it was the medication that caused this. It affected the fetal brain. I am looking to take action now.

I started taking Effector 150 mg in 2004 for PTSD & bipolar, I lost my job & had to go through withdrawal for over a month. Fast forward to now, I'm 51 yrs old and have been on Effector AGAIN, since 2011. I have had terrible experiences with this drug.

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I’m in I’m having chest pain, nerves, agitation , the list goes on I’m on this and 2 others it’s a nightmare my Doctor just looks right thru me . I have been to the ER several times w chest pains , I have weight gain, dizziness,

I've been on and off effexor for over 20 years I've tried 3x with doctors to come off the drug but the side effects are so bad I give in and continue taking it. I don't know what to do. I feel this drug has caused me and my family pain and suffering because it's not only us coming off the drug it's everyone around us that has to put up with us suffering side effects it's bull sh*t

I've been on and off effexor for over 20 years I've tried 3x with doctors to come off the drug but the side effects are so bad I give in and continue taking it. I don't know what to do. I feel this drug has caused me and my family pain and suffering because it's not only us coming off the drug it's everyone around us that has to put up with us suffering side effects it's bull sh*t

I am also trying to stop effexorxr 75 mg and it has almost cost me my marriage and my grown children. My depression dr took me off of it cold turkey and put me on wellbutrin. He did not explain to me how to reduce it. I was in bed for about 3 days. I felt like I was going to die and maybe wished I could. It was the most horrible thing I have ever experienced. My medical doctor found me a doctor that was helping people with depression and I went to see her. She had me go back on Effexor the 37.5 mg and wellbutrin. Again I tried to get off the Effexor after a month or so and was in bed for 3 more days. I cannot tell you how awful I felt. I could not focus my eyes, I felt like I was litterly going to die. I could not eat or drink. I cried one whole day. I went to the emergence at the hospital and they put me back on the effexor. They said that was the only way they could help me. I am so frustrated right now with my life. I cannot seem to get thru this. I am so beligerant and frustrated all the time. I have balled more people out than I can tell you. I need help or some compensation for this mess.
Sandra R.

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Have you been successful. I have been in this drug 26 years and can’t ween off it even with doctors help. They owe and need to take responsibility for what it has done to people. The whithdraws are so bad I have been in the hospital

I would be very interested in taking part in any kind of lawsuit. I was on Effexor for over 27 years, was never advised of side effects let alone withdrawal. I finally had to start weening off in the spring of this year because it was starting to impact my liver, and the withdrawal has been absolutely terrible. Would be very interested in more information.

Hey ya'll, I am doing everything I know to do to get off of this medication! I have tried several times over the past 2 years to get off of it. I was on 250mg effexor extended release for about 6 years before I decided to come off of it. I just wanted to know if I was really bipolar or not. I was going through a very hard time in my life when I was diagnosed and I feel my symptoms were probably from being severely abused by my husband at the time but I kept that a secret thinking the problem was me and if I got some help with myself and my mental illness then he would stop abusing me. Anyway after some years of soul searching and lots of healing, I realize that he was a narcissistic psychopath and I believe there was nothing the matter with me. I have lost some amazing job opportunities while trying to taper off effexor. Got fired from the best job with great benefits 401k you name it! Because of this stupid medication. I have lost so much time with my Mom who needs me to take her to Dr appts and she has COPD I don't know how many more days I will get to spend with her but these withdrawals are taking precious time from her and it is breaking my heart. I have 3 precious grandkids that I would love to be able to spend more time with but I stay so sick trying to deal with these withdrawals. So I just give in and start taking them again. I shouldn't have to rely on a medication to be able to enjoy my life and have relationships with my family!! I am in on any law suit against them whether I get compensation or not! Just to stop this from happening to anyone else ever!! Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments. Thanks, April
From GA.