Posted by JAMMER on May 31, 2001, at 19:34:17
In reply to Effexor Withdrawal and Pregnancy, posted by Marie B on May 31, 2001, at 12:33:19
> Who has gone through this and survived? -Marie
Marie, First off, talk with your Dr's.
I survived ending Effexor, after several attempts. And it took time, and slowly moving to very low doses, but taking it everyday. I replaced it with talk therapies and life style changes. stjames is right on about taking it everyday. And don't go down too fast if you decide to end it's use. It sounds like your feeling that result already. Perhaps moving the dose back up to relieve withdrawal symptoms until a solid plan is in place. I have seen many references to switching to Prozac to reduce the withdrawal from coming off Effexor, as CAM stated.Talk with your Dr.!!! This is of great importance to you and your family. Esp. if you decide to stay on Effexor (since you say it works well for you), as when the baby is born, it will no longer be on the medication through your system, and could go through withdrawal itself...
Definitely talk to your DR. Be firm, yet open. It's your baby's health as well as your own.
Best wishes,
James
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