The Spouse’s Experience-Z Speaks

Z Speaks
The Drug: Venlafaxine

Why were they put on this medicaton: Depression

Was informed consent given? No

Were you aware of the dangers? NO

Potential drug induced symptoms?No

Adverse reactions? No

Were there problems in the relationship before the drug was started? No

Did Your personal relationship change? Yes

Was your loved one withdrawn?

Making Accusations? I was accused of being controling

Was Your loved One Irritated? Yes, very much so.

Did you know they were spellbound? No I only figured it out after he left.

By reading up and finding the group Marriages destroyed by antidepressants ssris and snris

What did it feel like to see what the problem was? Very angry. Upset. Frustrated because no one would listen especially my husband.

What is something you would want other loved ones to know? What do you want other medicated to know? The Dr’s should warn you (including the spouse, partner or close family member) to look out for changes in personality and not to make life altering decisions. This is in the nice guidelines. Also that sexual dysfunction is common and may be permanent PSSD