Posted by SLS on July 9, 2000, at 16:47:34
A great deal of attention is paid to the withdrawal syndromes that occur upon the discontinuation of various antidepressants, particularly Paxil (paroxetine) and Effexor (venlafaxine). Both of these drugs are potent serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SRIs) that have relatively short half-lives. However, I don't find that we have a consensus of specific strategies to deal with this here on Psycho-Babble.
The main signs of SSRI and Effexor withdrawal are dizziness, vertigo, headache, nausea, and flu-like symptoms as well as anxiety, confusion, irritability, excessive dreaming, and insomnia.
I think it would be productive to find out what strategies people have used to successfully discontinue Paxil and Effexor with minimal withdrawal symptoms.
How did you successfully discontinue your medication?
If anyone would like to offer input...1. Which drug did you discontinue?
2. How did you go about it?
3. What withdrawal symptoms did you experience?
- Scott
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