Posted by Andy Drinkard on March 14, 2003, at 20:01:58
In reply to ANYONE who has taken Effexor and since stopped..., posted by Andy Drinkard on March 14, 2003, at 19:56:25
> 1) How long did you take Effexor XR?
> 2) What was the highest dose taken?
> 3) Why did you stop the medication?
> 4) Did you "taper off" or stop "cold turkey"?
> 5) Did you experience withdrawal symptoms (Y/N)?
> 6) If so, was "brain shivers" one of these symptoms (Y/N)?
> 7) If applicable, what was the single most unpleasant withdrawal symptom?
> 8) How long did the withdrawal symptoms last from the time of stopping?
> 9) If applicable, did you consult a medical professional about the withdrawal symptoms? What was his or her advise?
> 10) Are the withdrawal symptoms enough to make you wish you had never started Effexor (Y/N)?1) 6 months
2) 150 MG.
3) Loss of sex drive
4) Tapered off
5) Yes
6) Yes
7) Brain Shivers
8) Stopped 4 days ago; symptoms continue today.
9) Yes. Advised to take 37.5MG of Effexor every other day for 2 weeks.
10) No.
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