Posted by Dreamy on November 2, 2001, at 12:44:14
In reply to Re: 4 Weeks off Effexor » Dreamy, posted by Cam W. on November 1, 2001, at 1:39:51
> Dreamy - Most people do not have a problem with stopping Effexor™ (venlafaxine). Even those who are prone to Effexor withdrawl (eg. those who are rapid metabolizers - ie. those who have polymorphisms of the cytochrome P450-2D6 gene; approx. 5% of those of European heritage) can be weaned from the drug with proper management. Slow weanng [very slow in some instances (eg. decreasing by 37.5mg every 2 to 4 weeks)] and perhaps the addition of a small dose of Prozac™ (fluoxetine: 10mg - 20mg) can ease the discomfort. Occasionally, I have seen Xanax™ (alprazolam) or Rivotril™ (Klonopin™ - clonazepam) used on an "as needed" basis, to help with the anxiety.
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> In my clinical experience, I personally have not seen a case of serotonergic withdrawl that couldn't be managed with little more than mild, transient short-term discomfort. Any significant discomfort was addressed and managed symptomatically, as it arose.
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> This is just my clinical experience. - CamCAM,
WOW -Thanks for lightening my fears.
It is so nice to hear that not all people who have
taken and quit Effexor have had unbearable w/drawl
syptoms!
The more I have read about the horror stories the more
I have wanted to quit...so I really appreciate a
positive spin!
Again, Thanks!!!
Dreamy
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