Posted by Rachel2 on March 18, 2003, at 2:46:08
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? a few months
2) What was the highest dose taken? Can't remember
2) Why did you stop the medication? Didn't work/can't remember
3) Did you "taper off" or stop "cold turkey"? Tapered off
4) Did you experience withdrawal symptoms (Y/N)? Yes
5) If so, was "brain shivers" one of these symptoms (Y/N)? No
6) If applicable, what was the single most unpleasant withdrawal symptom? Severe depression, dizzy to the point where I couldn't drive, slept 20 hours straight.
7) How long did the withdrawal symptoms last from the time of stopping? 2 weeks
8) If applicable, did you consult a medical professional about the withdrawal symptoms? What was his or her advise? I had stopped the medication, so it would be silly to go back on it and try to taper off even more slowly at that point.
9) Are the withdrawal symptoms enough to make you wish you had never started Effexor (Y/N)? Yes
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