Posted by Kev on December 12, 1999, at 12:11:17
In reply to Re: Going off Effexor, posted by jamie on November 26, 1999, at 12:34:06
I have just discontinued Effexor. My P-Doc told me to taper off at 75 mg. intervals over 3 days. Today is the first day with no dosage, and I actually don't feel all that bad, except for the sensation of electrical shock or being on the verge of blacking out.
Also, although it has been a few weeks since your message was posted, Jamie, withdrawal symptoms from Effexor often present as manic or hypomanic symptoms. I strongly advise, having found out the hard way (due to being temporarily unable to refill my prescription a few months back), that no-one attempt to go cold-turkey off Effexor. It is mighty uncomfortable. In particular, the aforementioned "headrushes" are MUCH milder when you taper off correctly.Salutis beneficium,
-Kev
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