Posted by Merci on December 17, 2002, at 8:52:27
In reply to Effexor withdrawal sucks, posted by viengsone on December 17, 2002, at 3:42:55
Viengsone,
I know exactly what you're saying - I've withdrawn from about a dozen antidepressants without any problems but withdrawing from effexor was HELL. I was a wreck, physically and emotionally. I agree with you - there should be major warnings to both doctors and patients about this drug. I imagine that if drug company executives and psychiatrists were forced to take effexor and then withdraw from it, things would be a little different.
My doctor prescribed a short term antianxiety med. to "take the edge off" while I was withdrawing - I don't know if that's an option for you but it might be worth a try.
It does get better. I hope it gets better for you soon.
Merci
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