Posted by Terri C. on June 25, 2002, at 11:16:35
In reply to Scared of the side effects!!!!!!!!! » rainbowlight, posted by Skycapt on June 25, 2002, at 2:00:44
I went through the withdrawals from discontinuing Effexor, and they are horrendous! The electric shock-like feelings, equilibrium problems, muscle pain...
It took almost four months to get completely off the drug. Tapering in 37.5 mg increments was the key for me. I'd taper down by the 37.5 mg dose for two weeks and then taper down again. Once tapered down to 37.5 mg x 2 weeks, I then took the 37.5 mg dose every other day, then spreading out to every three days, etc. It worked for me, although I still had the brain surges on occasion. If they seemed unbearable, I'd take a 37.5 mg pill. Finally, off for good and grateful.
Hope only to help by sharing my experience. Each of us is different. Good luck and good health!
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