Posted by AnneL on October 19, 2002, at 13:39:19
In reply to Re: Effexor poop out - What next? Depression back, posted by Ritch on October 19, 2002, at 10:20:03
Thank you for responding Ritch. I agree with the need to get proper sleep. I know that Klon and Effexor are interfering with normal REM and that Klon is giving me morning hangover. I also know that Effexor is aiding and abetting my feelings of apathy. I have been on this combo for almost 2 years now and I have had enough. I love my life, I have a lot to be greatful for and I can smell the roses so to speak. I dislike not being able to get up without a struggle and really dislike not feeling like I have the energy to get up and exercise. This med combo may have been necessary 2 years ago, but it is now interfering with my quality of life. I am going to taper down off Effexor by 37.5 mg. per week and probably use Prozac during the final week to avoid the horrible withdrawl reactions (I have had a taste of this by missing a dose). The same goes for Klonopin, 1/4 tab taper per week and will hold steady at 1/4 tab until I am well off the Effexor and then deal with the final Klon taper very, very carefully. I feel really good today with my resolve to be proactive in taking care of myself. Exercise makes me feel great and in control, not feeling like exercising makes me feel lazy and not in control. I want the good parts of my life back. Finally, for me Effexor has been a great med and I have no regrets.
If I need it again, I would have absolutely no qualms in resuming Effexor.
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