Posted by KimberlyDi on November 4, 2003, at 8:29:45
In reply to Re: Effexor Withdrawl, XR or IR, posted by LizaC on November 3, 2003, at 9:51:29
People recommend Benedryl to ease up some of the symptoms. I'm finding some success with a 2-steps forward, 1 step back, technique. Pick a new low dosage to aim for (say 75 from 150). Hit it for a few days, as long as you can tolerate it, up the dosage alittle for some relief for a few days (say 112.50), then go back to the low dosage again (75). The 2nd time I hit the low dosage, it was MUCH more manageable.
Only, I was going from 225 to 150. Now, I'm gathering up the nerve to do the 150 to 75.
Good luck, this is a nightmare.
KDi in Texas> I'm new here- a relief to find these postings- I am going through serious effexor withdrawl and was reallly thinking I was crazy until I saw the reactions here- it feels unbearable, I have never in my life felt so much anxiety, i can't eat or sleep, am really not functioning well and am desparaet to get it out of my system- are there any relaxation techniques or anything that helps? Thanks
poster:KimberlyDi
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