Posted by jotho on July 13, 2001, at 11:16:12
In reply to Re: withdrawal, posted by Monica on July 13, 2001, at 10:33:33
Monica...Some people's lives have certainly been saved by anti-depressants, but, just like a specific pill works for one person and not another, so too, can one suffer severe effects while others feel none or just mild ones. I never had the "one-day" occurrences you talk about. If I missed a day and caught up next day, there was no interuption by side-effects. Some on this post site will tell you to get off this med. immediately , while others will tell you they have had good results and that you should stick with it. I can only say that if I were taking Effexor and had tolerable (or no, hopefully) side-effects, and it was successful in treating the depression...I would stay on it. But!!!...If, comes a time, you are overwhelmed by side-effects, or the drug is no longer effective, or you are afraid of what the drug might be doing to you physiologically and you want to quit...TAKE YOUR TIME, even if you are one of those who have limited withdrawal symptons. Discuss it with your doctor and make sure you reduce the dosage gradually!!! There are postings here, and on other sites, that talk of withdrawal side-effects lasting many, many months (I saw several that said 18). There is just no set answer for everyone........take care and good luck to you......john
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