Posted by Bob ,RN on August 28, 2002, at 13:18:52
In reply to Weaning from Effexor - Nightmares, posted by Seraphim on May 4, 2001, at 9:03:58
I'm an RN who has been taking effexor 75mg daily (about 1 year) and noticed gradual lessening of libido. I decided to wean myself from effexor, since I've seen postings on the net attributing this side effect to the drug. The drug and dosage were prescribed post back injury/surgery for tx of chronic depression associated with chronic back pain. The only other drug I take daily is Gemfibrozil(w/o side effects or complications for several years). Considering the 75mg daily dosage rather mild by current prescription standards, I thought weaning would be a rather painless procedure. WRONG!!! I have never experienced such VIVID, CINEMATIC NIGHTMARES in my life!!! If they weren't so frightening, they would probably be entertaining. They are similar to the late '70's disaster movies i.e., "The Towering Inferno", "Airport'75", "Poisedon Adventure",(recent hits like the "Die Hard" series would qualify). The only problem is these close calls with DEATH aren't conducive with a decent nights sleep!
I'm going to double the recommended weaning schedule and see if the movies go away. Good luck and try to keep smiling.
poster:Bob ,RN
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