Posted by Pamela on March 28, 2001, at 9:47:28
In reply to Re: 7 WEEKS--EFFEXOR FREE, posted by Sammy Shuford on March 27, 2001, at 23:00:11
> > > I am now 1 week free, dropped from 150mg to ZERO. Major headaches, vertigo, sinus type problems, and a little hot headed. All signs that I NEED to be free of this drug. No real depression. My depression stopped after my blood sugar dropped from 300mg/dl to normal 85-90. But the "good" doc insisted that we increase, it s good stuff.
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> > Dear Sammy,
> > I don't know how you are doing it going from 150 mg to zero. I went from 75 mg to 37.5 then to half of that and half that etc. When I finally went completely off, all of the symtoms you describe (except the sinus) plus dizziness (severe) and pain (incredible). I wish you well and I totally agree, read my Back to the Urgent Care thread if you're interested in our wonderful doctors. If you get too bad I would suggest going at least to 37.5 for awhile, I found keeping at least a little bit in my system for a short period of time, helps. I know i wanted to quit cold turkey too, thinking the weaning was about depression coming back, Yeah I am drepressed allright..... because I feel physically terrile.
> > Prayers are with you,
> > Pamela
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> After reading a lot here, I would also go back on a LOW dose, but all I have are 150mg caps.Dear Sammy,
Are you on Effexor XR (time released)? If so, what I did was just dump out the capsules a little at a time. I was doing it with the 75 mg.. I also got some 37.5 from my doctor. Your doctor should help you with this re: prescription Ask him for "samples" they have plenty!
I am literally down to abut 7 mg. if I were to guess, which almost scares me more... showing me just how potent this drug really is.
I also hear people on this site who are weaning down by great amounts in 1 weeks time frame. I weaned 2-3 weeks at a time and not large quantities. I was only on 75mg, so those who are on 150 and up,I would suggest doing it MORE slowly than from 150 to 75 in one fell swoop or 150 to zero, that is suicide (not literal). Maybe 150 to 125 then 100, then 75, etc.
Your body needs to get used to each lower doage and that will probably take more than a week.
Good Luck
Pamela
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