Posted by Seraphim on April 24, 2001, at 19:53:08
In reply to I Quit Effexor Cold Turkey, posted by GinaC on April 24, 2001, at 0:06:58
> Gina,
Go easy and be very careful. Over the last two months I have gone from 300mg(taken for the past 2 1/2 years) to 37.5 and I still have pretty severe withdrawal symptoms daily. Being brave and hanging tough is a great concept but not very realistic when Effexor is involved. I was prescribed phenergan for nausea and also a mild pain killer so that I can get through the day. I'm exhausted, sick and in pain by the evening, though. You should definitely discuss weaning off Effexor with your doctor, read some of the previous posts with helpful hints, and be careful (especially driving). Good luck. Feel free to contact me if you want to hear more.
Seraphim
> I recently stopped my effexor. It was all an accident caused by a screw up at the pharmacy. (I wanted to go off it any way)This is my second try and hope to be successful this time. It's only been two days and I am having terrible side effects. Dizzy, neauseas, horriffic mood swings. I have been on effexor for a year now and I just want to be a normal kid again(19)even though it has been great for my anxiety.
> Can any one tell me how long the side effects will last? any info on withdrawl would be great.
> thanks
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