Posted by sid on May 20, 2002, at 22:20:07
In reply to effexor er, posted by mitzy on May 20, 2002, at 19:35:17
You need to decrease slowly, ideally under a doctor's supervision. At this dosage, do not stop completely at once, it would make you feel very sick.
Some meds can help with side effects of tapering off - talk to your doctor about it (Benadryl, Prozac). Also, you may need to replace Effexor XR with something else for depression or anxiety.
If the weight gain is the only problem, you could augment it qith Wellbutrin SR, which couteracts this side effect. Again, talk to your doctor about it, he's the best person to help you with this.
Good luck !
- sid
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