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Mental Health (Expert Forum)
Took Effexor
Answered by
Roger Gould, M.D. - Mental Health, Wellness
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Took Effexor
by Darrell28, Aug 17, 2004 12:00AM
Doc,
In a flash of stupidity last weekend, I took two pills of my neighbor's Effexor while feeding their cats. I was looking for some happy fun for a few hours and didn't know what I was getting into (never taken anything like that before).
This is now my third day, and I have been feeling the effects of the (i guess) increased serotonin ever since. My appetite has decreased, I sometimes have a slight tingling in the back of my head, often drowsy, etc.
I am starting to be worried that there might be some long-term ramifications from what I did. Can you tell me what an idiot like me who took that drug one time can expect? Will it level back out over time? how much time? is it possible that I will be stuck this way forever?
thanks
In a flash of stupidity last weekend, I took two pills of my neighbor's Effexor while feeding their cats. I was looking for some happy fun for a few hours and didn't know what I was getting into (never taken anything like that before).
This is now my third day, and I have been feeling the effects of the (i guess) increased serotonin ever since. My appetite has decreased, I sometimes have a slight tingling in the back of my head, often drowsy, etc.
I am starting to be worried that there might be some long-term ramifications from what I did. Can you tell me what an idiot like me who took that drug one time can expect? Will it level back out over time? how much time? is it possible that I will be stuck this way forever?
thanks
Doctor's Answer
by Roger Gould, M.D., Aug 18, 2004 12:00AM
, Aug 18, 2004 12:00AM
Don't worry, the drug is probably mostly out of your system by now, or will be in a few days, and all those effects will go away.
You'll be alright but let this be a lesson to you.
Kids, don't try this at home!