Recall on Effexor XR

Cicerogirl, The PhD
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on 3/7/14 8:11 am, edited 3/7/14 8:13 am - OH

Pfizer has issued a recall on certain batches of the extended release versions of Effexor. Most RNYers don't take extended release meds, but if you are taking this, please call your pharmacy to see if your prescription may be from the recalled lots. Those lots MAY BE mixed with a heart medication and can potentially be fatal. The chance is low, but still...

Lora

14 years out; 190 pounds lost, 165 pound loss maintained

You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there.

Amy R.
on 3/7/14 8:52 am

RNY on 12/09/08

Lora is it just the brand or is there a generic involved? My mom takes this - but I think she has generic.

Oh, and thanks for the head's up.

Cicerogirl, The PhD
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on 3/7/14 10:45 am - OH

RNY on 08/27/07

Name brand only.

14 years out; 190 pounds lost, 165 pound loss maintained

You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there.

Amy R.
on 3/7/14 11:32 pm

RNY on 12/09/08

Thank you Lora. That is a relief for me.

PetHairMagnet
on 3/7/14 10:39 am

RNY on 05/13/13

Oh my! I do not take this, but have several friends that do! I will let them know ASAP!

HW333--SW 289--GW of 160 5' 11" woman. I only know the way I know & when you ask for input/advice, you'll get the way I've been successful through my surgeon & nutritionist. Please consult your surgeon & nutritionist for how to do it their way. Biggest regret? Not doing this 10 years ago! Every day is better than the day before...and it was a pretty great day!