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giddy12
giddy12

Hello again everyone!


I started taking efexor which really seems to be helping with my panic attacks.


However my pupils are extremely dialated and I was advised to stop taking it until friday when I go see the doctor. Its really freaking me out now because I already took todays dose. Has anyone else had a similar expericence? Any advise would be helpful.

malibumark
malibumark
I haven't taken that medication but it sounds like you might protect your eyes a bit by wearing sunglasses for those dilated pupils. Do you have to keep taking the medication? Or can you stop?
Thor2008
Thor2008
Is this drug a benzo base? This happens to me also when I take my temazepam. Are you OK to drive while taking this drug? I know that I am careful when I take my Thorazine as it makes me sort of drunk and I could get caught in a DUI.
giddy12
giddy12
I was told to stop taking it but I already took todays dose. My anxiety is very high now :(
Its not a benzo either.
I'm not gonna be able to get in to see anyone till friday
GirlinCalif
GirlinCalif
I'm sorry this happened. I think you will be fine. Drink water today to help flush the medicine out and eat good meals today, too, to fill up your stomach. That will help "soak" it up.

I think the side effects will get better as today goes on. You will be okay! :)
CatsNBirds
CatsNBirds
I haven’t taken it but I’ve had so many side effects with other meds. Drink lots of water to help flush it out of your system. If you can, take a walk outside to try to get your anxiety down. Hopefully you can find something that eases your anxiety.
giddy12
giddy12
Thank you everyone. I’m currently in the Er for the third time this week. I started having stabbing pains in my heart and it drove me to multiple panic attacks. Please just say a prayer for me that I can overcome this anxiety and that this visit to the er will finally give me some relief.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Welcome to the anxiety board at DS.

Hope you are feeling better today.

Stay hydrated.

Practice even breathing to help you find your balance as you adjust with medicine. Keep a journal and keep writing.
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